Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Akron?

Flights from Des Moines to Akron usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Akron/Canton (CAK).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Akron?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Akron.

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Akron pass through?

Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Akron pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Akron?

On the Des Moines to Akron route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $253 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $424: a $171 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Akron?

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 Des Moines to Akron changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $762. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Akron looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Akron are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $319, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Akron?

Akron is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Akron/Canton Airport (CAK)?

Akron/Canton Airport (CAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Alamo • Budget • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Akron flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Akron range from $308 to $398, with an average of $349 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Akron?

United Airlines ($339) and American Airlines ($344) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Akron according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Akron?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $354. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Akron which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Akron layovers at 190 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Akron

Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10

9:37 am - 5:20 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 pm - 11:16 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

6h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10

8:07 am - 2:07 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

5h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 1:21 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

9h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$344American Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10

1:51 pm - 11:41 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

8h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:00 am - 1:21 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

9h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$349American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

5:57 pm - 11:38 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:21 pm - 12:04 amCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

5h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$349American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

2:13 pm - 8:29 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

5h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

2:55 pm - 12:04 amCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

10h 09m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$354American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 1:13 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

6h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 pm - 9:23 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

5:57 pm - 11:38 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:32 am - 10:19 amCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$399American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

1:27 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

9h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 10:31 amCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$404United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

1:27 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

9h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 4:20 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

11h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$409United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 1:13 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

6h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 pm - 9:23 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$419United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Akron

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 24

1:30 pm - 9:36 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

7h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:47 pm - 11:58 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

7h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$384American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 24

10:35 am - 8:29 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

8h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:47 pm - 11:58 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

7h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$389American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 24

10:35 am - 8:29 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

8h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:29 am - 1:30 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

9h 01m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$435American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

3:22 pm - 8:57 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:10 am - 12:16 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$524United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

12:44 pm - 3:25 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

25h 41m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

12:54 pm - 10:08 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

10h 14m2 stops Wilmington New Hanover County Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$617Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

8:00 am - 1:18 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

4h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 pm - 10:36 amCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

17h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$747United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

11:33 am - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

11h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 pm - 10:30 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

29h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$829United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

11:33 am - 8:57 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

8h 24m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 10:31 amCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,710United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Akron?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Akron start at $339. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $308 to $398. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339 on United Airlines.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Akron?
Flights from Des Moines to Akron usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Akron/Canton (CAK).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Akron?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Akron.
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Akron pass through?
Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Akron pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Akron?
On the Des Moines to Akron route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $253 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $424: a $171 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Akron?
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 Des Moines to Akron changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $762. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Akron looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Akron are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $319, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Akron?
Akron is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Akron/Canton Airport (CAK)?
Akron/Canton Airport (CAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget
• Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Akron flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Akron range from $308 to $398, with an average of $349 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $253 - about $171 less than Thursday (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Akron trip for November. Fares historically average $253 round-trip in that month - typically $286 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

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