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Cheapest round-trip
$159
Typical prices: $190-$372
Frontier
Fri 8/7Fri 8/14
DEN - DSM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$49
Typical prices: $86-$181
Frontier
Fri 9/11
DEN - DSM • Non-stop
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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

Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
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10:46 am - 1:34 pm
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2:19 pm - 3:23 pm
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2h 04mnonstop
$159Frontier
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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6:45 am - 9:00 pm
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13h 15m
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2:19 pm - 3:23 pm
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2h 04mnonstop
$171Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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6:45 am - 9:00 pm
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13h 15m
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2:19 pm - 3:23 pm
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2h 04mnonstop
$172Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12
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2:19 pm - 3:23 pm
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2h 04mnonstop
$173Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 24
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10:46 am - 1:34 pm
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1h 48mnonstop
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2:19 pm - 3:23 pm
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2h 04mnonstop
$174Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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11:10 am - 1:56 pm
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1h 46mnonstop
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9:31 pm - 6:40 pm
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22h 09m
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$175Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 21
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10:46 am - 1:34 pm
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1h 48mnonstop
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7:38 pm - 3:48 am
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$176Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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11:10 am - 1:56 pm
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9:29 am - 1:33 pm
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$178Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 10
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10:46 am - 1:34 pm
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$179Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Denver 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 Denver to Des Moines departing in August.

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 Saturday and avoid Mondays 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 November, where tickets cost $184 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $330 and $313 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Denver to Des Moines

 
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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Des Moines was $49 for a one-way ticket and $159 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?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue 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 $299 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 $339 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 $159 or less one-way and $227 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

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Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Denver to Des Moines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

1.5 hour delay, poor service, no compassion from the crew. Terrible experience

Love Southwest! Always a good trip with a happy crew who goes out of their way to be kind and fun.

Flight was delayed “due to earlier delays of that plane”, so we were nearly three hours late.

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

It was a short flight so I was expecting too much

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

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.

No food service almost missed because of first flight delays

I paid for the upgraded bundle. Was worth it! Great experience round trip!

It was awful everything about it terrible I will never ever ever ride it again

Crew was kind of grumpy and there was no beverage service at all. Sodas were $4. Disappointing.

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

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

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

Frontier is the Walmart of airlines. Frontier has removed adjustability and comfort from their seats to make the flight lighter and save gas. This makes it impossible to sleep on their flights. Their customer service is abysmal. Once, I bought a drink on the plane, and they swiped my credit card on the plane to pay for it. Then I got three weeks of daily notices from my bank telling me they tried to charge the wrong card number over and over again. I tried to call them, but they removed the ability to actually talk to someone that can resolve such a problem from their company to cut corners. The only way to talk to someone in person is to go to the check-in counter at the airport (40 minutes drive from my house). Eventually their system gave up on trying to charge the card, after 21 days of repeated tries. They don't pad their prices even a little to handle customer service issues like missed flights. They also have a blanket policy preventing helping you reschedule a missed flight if their system says you "cancelled" your own flight online. This is a major problem because their website is broken on mobile devices, the only web browser you have at the airport when their gate staff tell you that you have to reschedule your own missed flight online because they can't help you. I tried to reschedule my flight on my android device and instead, their website crashed and "cancelled" my missed flight. When I got to the counter, the agent argued with me for 5 minutes insisting that I intentionally cancelled my own flight (implying I had to buy another flight). She missed the point: the problem was that I could not buy another flight because their website is broken. I left to avoid more conflict with the "customer service" agent. I tried to redress my issue with their only other "customer service" chanel available: the contact form on their website. The response I got was more of the same: you cancelled your own flight, according to our website / computer records, therefore we won't help you. I was trying to explain the problem with their broken website that cost me hundreds of dollars by crashing / malfunctioning and resulting in a cancelled flight, but they only had deaf ears for this problem. Worst customer service I have ever experienced. I will never buy another Frontier flight again, because it is a risky, painful move that I will likely regret often.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

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