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Cheapest round-trip
$320
Typical prices: $374-$484
Delta
Wed 9/12Wed 9/19
DSM - BGR • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$281
Typical prices: $216-$323
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/3
DSM - BGR • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Bangor. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
December
Cheapest • 36% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Philadelphia (PHL)
Cheapest • Avg $382 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 6h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Bangor (DSM-BGR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Bangor

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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12:25 pm - 9:12 pmDSM  Des Moines-BGR Bangor
7h 47m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York LaGuardia
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6:00 am - 11:32 amBGR  Bangor-DSM Des Moines
6h 32m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$320Delta
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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5:56 pm - 12:36 amDSM  Des Moines-BGR Bangor
5h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:56 pm - 11:41 pmBGR  Bangor-DSM Des Moines
7h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$339American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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5:57 pm - 12:36 amDSM  Des Moines-BGR Bangor
5h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:50 am - 12:31 pmBGR  Bangor-DSM Des Moines
7h 41m1 stop Philadelphia
$339American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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2:44 pm - 11:47 pmDSM  Des Moines-BGR Bangor
8h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia
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5:50 am - 12:31 pmBGR  Bangor-DSM Des Moines
7h 41m1 stop Philadelphia
$344American Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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2:29 pm - 11:47 pmDSM  Des Moines-BGR Bangor
8h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia
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4:56 pm - 11:41 pmBGR  Bangor-DSM Des Moines
7h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$344American Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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2:29 pm - 11:47 pmDSM  Des Moines-BGR Bangor
8h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia
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4:25 pm - 12:04 amBGR  Bangor-DSM Des Moines
8h 39m2 stops Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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2:44 pm - 11:47 pmDSM  Des Moines-BGR Bangor
8h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia
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4:34 pm - 12:04 amBGR  Bangor-DSM Des Moines
8h 30m2 stops Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl
$360American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 9:12 pmDSM  Des Moines-BGR Bangor
7h 47m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York LaGuardia
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6:00 am - 11:32 amBGR  Bangor-DSM Des Moines
6h 32m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$374Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
5:57 pm - 12:36 amDSM  Des Moines-BGR Bangor
5h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:40 pm - 10:43 pmBGR  Bangor-DSM Des Moines
6h 03m1 stop Philadelphia
$376American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
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1:07 pm - 10:13 pmDSM  Des Moines-BGR Bangor
8h 06m1 stop Philadelphia
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6:00 am - 1:42 pmBGR  Bangor-DSM Des Moines
8h 42m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$385American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Bangor flights

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Bangor start at $320. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $374 to $484. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $320 on Delta.

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Key details for Des Moines to Bangor flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$281
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Bangor

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

    Flights from Des Moines to Bangor usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Bangor (BGR).

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

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

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

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

    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 48% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 5% of one-stop connections

    Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) 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 Bangor?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Des Moines to Bangor route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $354 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $473, a difference of $119. 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 Bangor?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Bangor takes 0h 00m, covering 1,266 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Des Moines to Bangor?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Bangor:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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

    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 Bangor 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 $320 to $2,097. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Bangor are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $440, which is 64% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 6h 16m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 7h 11m via New York LaGuardia (LGA).

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

    Bangor 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 Bangor Airport (BGR)?

    Bangor Airport (BGR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    · Dollar
    · Alamo
    · Avis

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

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Bangor range from $374 to $484, with an average of $418 over the past 12 months. Anything below $374 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Bangor 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 Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $354 - about $119 less than Thursday (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Bangor trip for December. Fares historically average $268 round-trip in that month - typically $500 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Bangor Airport.
    - Bangor Grande Hotel
    - Holiday Inn Bangor By IHG
    - Fairfield Inn by Marriott Bangor

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Bangor

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Bangor (BGR)