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$29 Find Cheap Flights from Denver to Des Moines

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Cheapest round-trip
$95
Overall average: $272
Frontier
Mon 12/8Mon 12/15
DEN - DSM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$29
Typical prices: $91-$265
Frontier
Thu 2/19
DEN - DSM • Non-stop
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Frontier's Premium Bundle adds priority boarding and legroom.
United's Economy Plus gives six extra inches of legroom.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $101 (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

Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 15
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4:18 pm - 7:03 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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7:58 pm - 9:09 pmDSM-DEN
2h 11mnonstop
$95Frontier
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Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 15
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4:18 pm - 7:03 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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7:58 pm - 9:09 pmDSM-DEN
2h 11mnonstop
$101Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
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4:18 pm - 7:03 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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7:58 pm - 9:09 pmDSM-DEN
2h 11mnonstop
$120Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
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4:18 pm - 7:03 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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7:58 pm - 9:09 pmDSM-DEN
2h 11mnonstop
$123Frontier
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Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
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5:45 pm - 8:34 pmDEN-DSM
1h 49mnonstop
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5:30 am - 6:48 amDSM-DEN
2h 18mnonstop
$125United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 15
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4:18 pm - 7:03 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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7:28 pm - 3:58 amDSM-DEN
9h 30m1 stop
$132Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 15
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4:18 pm - 7:03 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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7:28 pm - 3:58 amDSM-DEN
9h 30m1 stop
$133Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 8
Frontier Logo
4:01 pm - 6:46 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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7:58 pm - 9:09 pmDSM-DEN
2h 11mnonstop
$135Frontier
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 14
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4:18 pm - 7:03 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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4:21 pm - 8:20 amDSM-DEN
16h 59m1 stop
$137Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 29 - Fri, Jan 2
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6:11 pm - 10:19 amDEN-DSM
15h 08m1 stop
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8:29 pm - 9:41 pmDSM-DEN
2h 12mnonstop
$150Frontier
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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 June and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $298 and $296 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 26% 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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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.

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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.

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 seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$29
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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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 $95 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?

    Only American Airlines offers 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 $309 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 $84 or less one-way and $135 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.
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Direct departures

Denver Intl to Des Moines

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Denver Intl

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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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 4251 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

10.0 ExcellentIlevba, Nov 2025DCA - DAL
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

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.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

Overall, it was a good experience. Boarding was good and there was plenty of overhead bin space for everyone’s carryons (even when we boarded toward the end). Only improvement would be to offer trash service more regularly.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

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