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Cheapest round-trip
$285
Typical prices: $304-$472
American Airlines
Wed 10/10Wed 10/17
DSM - AVL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$130
Typical prices: $238-$294
Allegiant Air
Thu 10/18
DSM - AVL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Asheville. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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February
Cheapest • 20% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Cheapest • Avg $456 (round-trip)
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Shortest trip • 4h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Asheville (DSM-AVL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Asheville

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
American Airlines Logo
4:12 pm - 10:46 pmDSM  Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional
5h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 11:58 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines
5h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$285American Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 1
Allegiant Air Logo
7:30 am - 11:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional
14h 40m1 stop Punta Gorda
Allegiant Air Logo
9:00 am - 9:31 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines
13h 31m1 stop Sarasota Bradenton Intl
$288Allegiant Air
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 8:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional
4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:48 am - 10:31 amAVL  Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines
4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$304United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 18
Allegiant Air Logo
8:30 am - 5:12 pmDSM  Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional
7h 42m1 stop Sarasota Bradenton Intl
Allegiant Air Logo
8:00 am - 3:31 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines
8h 31m1 stop Punta Gorda
$318Allegiant Air
Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13
American Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 10:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional
6h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 11:57 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines
4h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$335American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
American Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 11:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional
7h 57m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 1:30 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines
5h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$345American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:13 pmDSM  Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional
4h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
1:59 pm - 6:09 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines
5h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$349Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional
10h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 11:48 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines
9h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
$354United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
Allegiant Air Logo
6:25 am - 8:27 pmDSM  Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional
13h 02m2 stops Nashville Intl Orlando Sanford Intl
Allegiant Air Logo
6:30 am - 8:09 amAVL  Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines
26h 39m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
$365Allegiant Air
Thu, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 7
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 1:28 pmDSM  Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional
6h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:18 amAVL  Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines
5h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$369Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Asheville flights

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Asheville start at $285. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $304 to $472. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $285 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Asheville?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Asheville, it is 26% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 34% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Asheville at $295 round-trip.
  • March ($580) and November ($498) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 96% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Des Moines to Asheville flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Asheville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Asheville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Des Moines to Asheville flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Des Moines to Asheville usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Asheville Regional (AVL).

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

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

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

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to Asheville most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 49% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 2% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Des Moines to Asheville route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $274 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $498, a difference of $224. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Asheville?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Asheville takes 0h 00m, covering 733 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Asheville?

    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 Asheville 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 $285 to $1,090. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Asheville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Asheville?

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 35m, compared with 4h 42m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 08m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Asheville?

    Asheville 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 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)?

    Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Dollar

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

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Asheville range from $304 to $472, with an average of $369 over the past 12 months. Anything below $304 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Asheville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $274 - about $224 less than Sunday (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Asheville trip for February. Fares historically average $295 round-trip in that month - typically $285 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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