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Best Alaska Flight Deals from Des Moines

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Anchorage
Anchorage2 stops$568
Fairbanks
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Anchorage
Anchorage2 stops$568
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Cheap Flight Deals from Des Moines to Alaska (DSM-USAK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Alaska 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 Des Moines to Alaska

Tue, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 26
Delta Logo
2:14 pm - 12:17 amDSM-FAI
13h 03m2 stops
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3:00 pm - 10:18 amFAI-DSM
16h 18m2 stops
$568Delta
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
Delta Logo
2:14 pm - 1:32 amDSM-ANC
14h 18m2 stops
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5:15 pm - 10:14 amANC-DSM
13h 59m2 stops
$568Delta
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Thu, Aug 21 - Thu, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
3:49 pm - 11:06 pmDSM-ANC
10h 17m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 11:03 pmANC-DSM
13h 53m1 stop
$626American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 21 - Sat, Jun 28
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1:13 pm - 12:16 pmDSM-ANC
26h 03m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 10:37 pmANC-DSM
22h 42m2 stops
Thu, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 1:43 amDSM-ANC
14h 26m2 stops
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2:45 am - 6:40 pmANC-DSM
12h 55m2 stops
$638Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 10
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:52 pmDSM-ANC
17h 52m2 stops
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2:25 pm - 11:54 pmANC-DSM
30h 29m1 stop
$663United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 20 - Fri, Jun 27
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6:00 am - 7:48 pmDSM-ANC
40h 48m3 stops
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1:30 pm - 11:36 pmANC-DSM
31h 06m2 stops
Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 4:37 amDSM-ANC
24h 17m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:13 pm - 11:59 pmANC-DSM
21h 46m1 stop
$683Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 10
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 10:52 pmDSM-ANC
19h 27m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 2:42 pmANC-DSM
21h 17m2 stops
$685United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
3:49 pm - 11:06 pmDSM-ANC
10h 17m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 9:00 amANC-DSM
10h 14m1 stop
$756American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Alaska flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Alaska, 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 Des Moines to Alaska is January, when tickets cost $534 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,238 and $831 respectively.

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

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

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


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Low seasonOctober
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$298
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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FAQs - booking Alaska flights

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

    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 Des Moines to Alaska.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Des Moines to Alaska 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 Des Moines to Alaska?

    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 from Des Moines to Alaska with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Des Moines to Alaska up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Alaska?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Alaska is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $728 on average. Morning departures are around 11% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Alaska is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $857.

Top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Alaska

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Alaska. 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9994 reviews
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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There was no sense of urgency to get us to our destination on time. There’s just no such thing with this airline. It’s not my fault, they don’t have enough help. They sure as hell charge you enough for everything Nothing like being nickel and dimed to death. Money for bags money to choose a seat. You gotta be made for money to fly this airline.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2025SEA - FAI
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There was no sense of urgency to get us to our destination on time. There’s just no such thing with this airline. It’s not my fault, they don’t have enough help. They sure as hell charge you enough for everything Nothing like being nickel and dimed to death. Money for bags money to choose a seat. You gotta be made for money to fly this airline.

Hire more people. It’s not my fault they don’t have enough pilots. THEY shortened my vacation, by changing the flights I booked. We sat on the tarmac for an hour. $35 for my checked bag, and then they wanted $75 MORE for me to pick my seat??? A tiny bag of pretzels on my connecting flight, with nothing on the first leg. Big deal. The people were great. Can’t deny that. But the way they do business, leaves a bit to be desired. They are just another airline.

Flight was delayed. Crew was not helpful in the plane.

App didn't check me in, lost my upgraded seat Seat didn't stay reclined Lavatory was wet/leaked on my shorts

Missed connection due to waiting on tarmac for gate. Rebooking took 30 minutes in line with 2 people in line in front. Horrible inefficient careless staff.

Waited for an hour to take off with no reason for delay.

The actual flight I was rescheduled onto was from Seattle to Bozeman. The flight itself was fine, but due to delays/air traffic issues i spent the day hanging out at the Seattle airport and had to miss a day of work.

These questions are hard to answer. It was not until I checked in that I learned my flight was going to Seattle for a connection and not Portland. I did not get notified, or asked, about this change by Alaska or Kayak. Thankfully I made this flight; but missed the connecting flight and it took me much longer to get home. A service representative for Alaska says this happens frequently with third party companies, like Kayak. Please please figure that out.

Delayed flight due to mechanical issues. You only serve water or apple juice which is pathetic. To get to connecting flight you need to take a train so dumb. All in all it’s certainly not about the customer is it? You make that perfectly clear. It’s the last time I fly with you no matter how cheap your fares are!

My youngest didn't have a assigned seat until we biard6the plane.

Good flights. On time. They had a gluten free snack option which was nice

Take this flight once or twice a month. Just don’t cut it from the schedule.

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Food from the flight from Atlanta to Santiago was very poor..

Flight was delayed due to weather. Crew did a nice job of making us comfortable. No complain complaints.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

we were delayed going into and out of Newark Airport by 3-4 hours each way. Excuses/reasons given were misleading. Weather was cited at first when there was NO weather issue. Turns out Newark had a shortage of staff and runway construction. United knew this and should have NOT scheduled flights when they know we would be delayed so long. I will avoid United and EWR airport at all cost going forward. Delta never looked so good.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

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

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

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Update.us on flight information in a more timely manner. Don’t say we are boarding on time ten minutes before the boarding time when the aircraft isn’t arriving for another forty minutes.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

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