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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $350-$475
American Airlines
Tue 8/18Sat 8/22
DSM - ALB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$170
United Airlines
Tue 9/8
DSM - ALB • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $339 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $296 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 28m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 44% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Albany (DSM-ALB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Albany 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Albany

Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
5:46 am - 2:23 pm
DSM
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ALB
7h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:34 pm
ALB
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DSM
7h 34m
1 stop
$339American Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
5:29 pm - 11:30 pm
DSM
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ALB
5h 01m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:05 pm - 7:21 pm
ALB
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DSM
6h 16m
1 stop
$339Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:10 am
DSM
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ALB
4h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:05 pm - 10:15 pm
ALB
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DSM
5h 10m
1 stop
$339Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
Delta Logo
5:29 pm - 11:30 pm
DSM
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ALB
5h 01m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:41 am
ALB
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DSM
4h 41m
1 stop
$339Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:27 pm
DSM
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ALB
7h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:26 pm - 11:41 pm
ALB
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DSM
6h 15m
1 stop
$341American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 11:57 pm
DSM
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ALB
9h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 12:35 am
ALB
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DSM
5h 22m
1 stop
$344American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11
United Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 5:43 pm
DSM
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ALB
5h 11m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:07 pm - 11:33 pm
ALB
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DSM
11h 26m
2 stops
$346United Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
5:29 pm - 11:30 pm
DSM
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ALB
5h 01m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:05 pm - 7:21 pm
ALB
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DSM
6h 16m
1 stop
$349Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 8:15 am
DSM
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ALB
12h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 10:55 pm
ALB
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DSM
4h 40m
1 stop
$350Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 23
United Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 9:35 pm
DSM
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ALB
7h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:26 am
ALB
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DSM
5h 26m
1 stop
$388United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Albany flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Albany 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 Albany?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Albany, 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 Albany is March, where tickets cost $336 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $902 and $876 respectively.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$170
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Albany

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Albany 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 Des Moines to Albany

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Albany?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Albany was $170 for a one-way ticket and $339 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Albany?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Albany?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Albany?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Albany, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Albany, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Albany are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $652 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $426 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Albany.

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

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

    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 Albany with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and ALB 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 Des Moines to Albany?

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

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Albany. 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 Des Moines to Albany? 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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DeltaOverall score based on 8482 reviews
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Flight from Savannah arrived very late and we did not take off till 2 hours after scheduled departure!

2.0 MediocreBruce, Jul 2026
BOS - LGA
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Flight from Savannah arrived very late and we did not take off till 2 hours after scheduled departure!

My flight was canceled, and instead of rebooking me on a non-stop first-class flight for the same day, which I originally had, Delta rebooked me on a one-stop flight for the following day. When I checked the Delta app, I noticed that there were available flights for both the same day and the next day. I believe this indicates poor management on their part.

So terrible. My flight was 4 hours delayed and we weren't notified til last second within an hour of boarding. WE had to sit on the plane for 4 hours. ridiculous.

The CRJ-900 was clean but the overhead air vents were broken in our First Class row, making the cabin very hot until about 30 mins into the flight. The flight attendants were both extremely apologetic and accommodating though so that is why I rated the flight as very good. They checked on us many times and truly showed they cared. The snacks for an hour and a half flight could be better. Would be nice if there was a small plated meal over convenient store snacks. WiFi also was not working. And it would be nice if Delta had adjustable headrests on these planes.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

flight was delayed 4+ hours. there was really no understanding of why? weather? the last hour of delay was post boarding. pilot seat was broken. was that the real reason? nonetheless, long day of inconveniences.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Flight was late to take off Plane broke down Had to move everyone to another plane Told we weren’t going to LGA but Newark Also told we would be taken to NY But United lied and we ended up at Newark at 2 in the morning Horrible experience. And the experience of trying to get compensation from United is just as bad. They could not care less about their passengers Never again!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

Delays from united along with Newark air space caused delays. But an average flight! Unfortunately we come to expect delays from the airlines.

Fast checkin with the self serve terminal, good communication at the boarding gate.

The plane’s radio wasn’t working. This delayed the plane for an hour and a half. Then we all broaded and taxied down the runway only to get called back because the radio was still not working. Had to get off the plane and then find another plane making the trip 4 hours delayed. Maybe a different plane should have been chosen sooner?!?!?!

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

Taking a bus or train from Newark to Albany is perhaps the better (safer and faster) option for such a short distance, especially with winter weather. Due to complications caused by snowfall, our flight had to circle around Albany airport for about half an hour before the conditions on the runway were sufficient for landing. (The pilots did an excellent job getting us on the ground safely with limited runway-length, snow covering the runway, and poor visibility.) The flight had a lot of turbulence due to the snowstorm and small size of the plane, but all was well in the end.

Uncomfortable seats, spotty WiFi, only Biscoff for snack (no one likes those).

boarding announcements werent clear/loud. Tired of those cookies. Of the 3 staff/attendants, 1 was good and the other 2 were mediocre.

They cancelled our flight two times after rebooking us for a later flight. We never got on the plane. We found another solution by driving.

Flight was delayed due to connecting passengers. Lack of snack options bad. Sitting in Aisle, last cart run pulled the cart directly into my knee. Rude awakening.

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

I flew out of Reagan National. My flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then canceled ...THREE TIMES over TWO DAYS. Staff were seemingly not empowered to provide information on why the flights were screwed up. A real nightmare.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

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