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.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Des Moines to Akron. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $253 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $424, a difference of $171. 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 $1,232. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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 averaging $63 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 $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Akron typically range from $308 to $398. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest 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 $345. 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 3h 15m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Akron

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

6:18 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:51 am - 10:37 amCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

2:05 pm - 9:26 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 1:35 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

9h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$344American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

1:58 pm - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:47 pm - 12:33 amCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

12h 46m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$344American Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

9:23 am - 9:10 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

10h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:00 am - 1:35 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

9h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$349American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

9:30 am - 9:26 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

10h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7:10 am - 7:01 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

12h 51m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$350American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

9:50 am - 5:34 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:09 pm - 9:55 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$354United Airlines

Fri, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 28

2:02 pm - 9:20 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

6h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:27 pm - 11:58 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

7h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$354American Airlines

Fri, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 28

2:02 pm - 11:05 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

8h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:27 pm - 11:58 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

7h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$359American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

8:00 am - 1:12 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:51 am - 10:37 amCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

8:00 am - 1:11 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

4h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:09 pm - 9:55 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$364United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Akron

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

8:00 am - 1:12 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:49 pm - 5:28 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$484United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 19

11:09 am - 7:27 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

7h 18m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:21 am - 10:48 amCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

5h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$484American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

5:30 am - 5:34 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

11h 04m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:09 pm - 10:59 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

5h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$489United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 19

5:30 am - 5:34 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

11h 04m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:49 pm - 5:28 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$489United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

8:00 am - 1:12 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:49 pm - 5:28 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$499United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

5:30 am - 5:34 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

11h 04m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:09 pm - 10:59 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

5h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$504United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

6:05 am - 1:11 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

6h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:09 pm - 10:59 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

5h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$549United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19

6:05 am - 1:11 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

6h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:49 pm - 5:28 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$549United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

6:05 am - 1:11 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

6h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:49 pm - 5:28 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$564United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

11:28 am - 8:09 pmDSM Des Moines-CAK Akron/Canton

7h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:10 am - 1:28 pmCAK Akron/Canton-DSM Des Moines

9h 18m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$713American Airlines

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

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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.
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.
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 $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.
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 $1,232. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Akron/Canton Airport (CAK)?
Akron/Canton Airport (CAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget
• Hertz
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).
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.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Akron?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Des Moines to Akron. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $253 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $424, a difference of $171.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $253, about $171 less than Thursday fares (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 $260 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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