Which airports can I use when flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

Flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines usually depart from Dallas Love Field (DAL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines.

Which airports do connecting flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines pass through?

One-stop flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines most commonly connect through: • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 40% of one-stop connections • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 40% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 7% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $387 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $516, a difference of $129. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 16m and 7h 16m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $298 to $567. That means the highest observed fare was about 90% higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines looking right now?

One-way fares from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 4h 44m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 5h 01m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Payless • Budget • Alamo • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines flight?

Round-trip flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines range from $387 to $511, with an average of $403 over the past 12 months. Anything below $387 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

Round-trip flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines typically range from $387 to $511. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $298, on Southwest.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

Southwest ($298) and Delta ($463) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

Chicago Midway (MDW) and Lambert-St Louis (STL) are the most popular layovers for the Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines route. 40% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MDW or STL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

Flights via Lambert-St Louis (STL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $368. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines which airport offers the shortest layover?

Lambert-St Louis (STL) had the shortest average connection time for Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines layovers at 2h 49m over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

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6h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 11:20 amDSM Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field

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9h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

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8h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$303Southwest

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6:00 am - 1:40 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

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7h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

$309Southwest

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6:30 am - 2:15 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 45m2 stops Houston Hobby Denver Intl

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6:35 am - 1:10 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

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$311Southwest

Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 20

10:20 am - 4:27 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

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$463Delta

Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 20

6:00 am - 12:13 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

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Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 13

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$517Southwest

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17

6:12 am - 2:09 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

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$517Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17

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Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:12 am - 2:09 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

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$517Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 13

6:20 am - 2:20 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

8h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

6:35 pm - 10:55 pmDSM Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field

4h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$522Southwest

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17

6:12 am - 2:09 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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9h 33m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$522Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17

3:59 pm - 10:33 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:25 pm - 9:58 pmDSM Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field

9h 33m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$522Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines departing in november.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines.
How long is a flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 16m and 7h 16m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines flight?
Round-trip flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines range from $387 to $511, with an average of $403 over the past 12 months. Anything below $387 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $298 to $567. That means the highest observed fare was about 90% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines looking right now?
One-way fares from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?
Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?
Flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines usually depart from Dallas Love Field (DAL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).
Which airports do connecting flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines pass through?
One-stop flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $387 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $516, a difference of $129.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?
Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 4h 44m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 5h 01m via Chicago Midway (MDW).
What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?
Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $387, about $129 less than Saturday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines trip for February. Fares historically average $370 round-trip in that month - typically $146 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Des Moines Airport.

• Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
• Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center By IHG
• Homewood Suites by Hilton - Des Moines Airport

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