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$29 Find Cheap Flights from Denver to Des Moines

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Cheapest round-trip
$61
Overall average: $303
Frontier
Thu 2/12Sun 2/15
DEN - DSM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$29
Typical prices: $68-$234
Frontier
Thu 2/12
DEN - DSM • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $66 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Denver to Des Moines (DEN-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Denver to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to Des Moines

Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
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4:01 pm - 6:47 pm
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7:27 pm - 8:30 pm
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$61Frontier
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
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4:01 pm - 6:47 pm
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$62Frontier
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
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3:36 pm - 6:19 pm
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7:27 pm - 8:30 pm
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$65Frontier
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
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4:30 pm - 7:16 pm
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8:21 pm - 9:26 pm
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$66Frontier
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 16
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3:36 pm - 6:19 pm
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7:17 pm - 8:20 pm
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$67Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
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4:18 pm - 7:04 pm
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7:17 pm - 8:20 pm
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$68Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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7:45 pm - 8:48 pm
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$69Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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7:17 pm - 8:20 pm
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$72Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
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$73Frontier
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Denver to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Denver to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Denver to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Denver to Des Moines, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Denver, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Denver to Des Moines is April, where tickets cost $169 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $339 and $303 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver to Des Moines?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Denver to Des Moines, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Denver to Des Moines

 
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Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle offers priority boarding and extra legroom for just $20 more than Economy.


Avoid middle seats by selecting Economy Bundle for free Standard seat selection and carry-on bag.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

Southwest

Southwest offers free carry-on and personal item, but checked bags now incur fees.


Southwest's cancellation policy allows changes up to 10 minutes before departure with travel credit or refund.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$29
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 41% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Denver to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Denver to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Denver to Des Moines

  • Which airlines have lounges at Denver International Airport?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the three airlines with lounges at DEN. You’ll need to pay at the door to access these lounges and show your flight ticket. Delta runs a members-only lounge, and only Elite Status passengers can access lounges. The American Airlines lounge is on Concourse A, the north end of the A gates. United Club has two locations, the East Wing and the West Wing. Delta Sky Club is on Concourse A near the central core.

  • Does Des Moines International Airport offer accessible services?

    DSM is an accessible airport for passengers with reduced mobility. Ramps and elevators are provided for barrier-free access to the terminal. PRM also offers reserved parking spaces, dedicated seating spaces, accessible restrooms, and wheelchair assistance via their airlines. DSM has also catered to low-vision passengers with audio announcements, personal assistance, and braille-coded elevator buttons. The hard of hearing will have visual paging, and there are TTY telephones around the terminal to request assistance.

  • Are pets allowed to travel through Denver International Airport?

    Yes. You and your furry companion are welcome to DEN. However, all pets traveling through the airport must be within their carriers. Pets can only walk leashed when using pet relief areas or clearing security. DEN has provided pet relief areas for their furry passengers. The airport has indoor relief areas in the center cores of Gates A, B, and C. You’ll find the outdoor relief area outside Door 200 in the Jeppesen Terminal on the west side.

  • What are the transport options from Des Moines International Airport?

    The bus is the public means of transport from DSM to downtown. Buses are available outside the ground transportation area and operate from Monday to Friday only. Taxis are the second-best option and are available around the ground transportation area 24/7. They are metered, and no reservations are needed. Executive Express offers shared-ride shuttle services and inter-city shuttles, and you’ll find their counters at the end of the baggage claim area. Car rentals are also an option, with Avis, Budget, National, Hertz, and Enterprise having counters near the baggage claim area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Denver to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Des Moines was $29 for a one-way ticket and $61 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Denver and Des Moines?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Denver to Des Moines?

    Denver airport is called Denver Intl and the only airport in Des Moines is Des Moines.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Denver to Des Moines?

    JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Denver to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Denver to Des Moines?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Denver to Des Moines?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Denver and Des Moines.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Denver to Des Moines?

    There are nonstop flights from Denver to Des Moines on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Denver to Des Moines, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Denver to Des Moines are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $297 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $307 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Denver to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Denver to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Denver is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Denver to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Denver with another airline. Booking your flights between Denver and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Denver to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from Denver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Denver to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $110 or less one-way and $177 or less round-trip.
  • Denver International Airport (DEN) is a major transportation hub with one main terminal connected to three concourses, A, B, and C. DEN has provided an underground train for easy movement around the airport complex.
  • Unwind with manicures, pedicures, or massages at XpresSpa in DEN. The establishment offers express spa services and is located around Gate C30 and the Center Core.
  • Around 694 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Denver to Des Moines. You can fly more sustainably with United Airlines, which offers flights that emit 72% less carbon per passenger.
  • Public Service Credit Union operates a full-service branch at DEN. You can access banking and currency exchange services at this bank, and you’ll find it in the Jeppesen Terminal on level 6 West.
  • You can access business services at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) as soon as you arrive. The business center, which offers workstations, computers, and internet access, is on Concourse A2 and is open from around 5 am to 10 pm.

Prefer to fly direct from Denver to Des Moines?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Denver Intl to Des Moines.
Find which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Denver Intl to Des Moines

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Denver Intl

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Denver to Des Moines

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4252 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jan 2026
DAL - SAN
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The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

Flight was fine other than there was a gate change that I was not notified of. By chance I happened to check my phone and saw the change, otherwise, we would have missed our connecting flight.

Haven’t flown on SW in years. Flight was on time departing and arriving. Served vegan butter onion flavored pretzels which were bad. Coke served was in a tiny paper cup. Crew was not engaging. Felt like they were going through the motions. Old plane, tight seats and no leg room.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Sitting on the runway after we land for almost two hours! Not sure if we should blame United or Just Dumpy Vance.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

Crew seemed a bit cranky. No seatback screens. But boarding was efficient and on time and we arrived early.

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

Terrible. They wouldn't allow me on my flight on the 14th..

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

I loved the staff on the plane. So friendly and helpful! However, there was an argument and misunderstanding by the staff and a customer at the gate, and the staff member was being unprofessional. When we arrived in Atlanta, we waited 1.5 hrs for our luggage to arrive. When I asked the airport attendant, they said Frontier had the longest wait for luggage out of any airlines, and that they could not be held responsible for the delay.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

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