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

Flights from Des Moines to Bismarck usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Bismarck (BIS).

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

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

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

Connecting flights from Des Moines to Bismarck most commonly pass through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 55% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 45% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Des Moines to Bismarck. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $612, a difference of $304. 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 Bismarck?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Bismarck. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 31m and 6h 09m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Bismarck?

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 Bismarck 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 $1,490. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Des Moines to Bismarck are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $772.

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

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 6h 09m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Bismarck range from $318 to $438, with an average of $438 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Bismarck typically range from $318 to $438. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on Delta.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Bismarck?

Delta ($339) and United Airlines ($572) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Bismarck according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Bismarck?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Bismarck route. 55% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Bismarck?

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $378. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Bismarck which airport offers the shortest layover?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Bismarck layovers at 3h 09m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

7:55 pm - 11:29 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

3h 34m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:40 pm - 9:13 pmBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

3h 33m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$339Delta

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

6:55 am - 12:00 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

5h 05m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 am - 10:11 amBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$369Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

6:13 am - 4:41 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

10h 28m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 am - 10:19 amBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

5h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$563Delta

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

10:22 am - 7:55 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

9h 33m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 am - 10:11 amBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$568Delta

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

5:07 pm - 11:44 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

1:23 pm - 8:38 pmBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$572United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

5:07 pm - 11:44 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

1:23 pm - 8:38 pmBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$573United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

5:07 pm - 11:44 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

1:23 pm - 8:38 pmBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$592United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1

7:51 pm - 11:25 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

3h 34m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

8:11 am - 2:25 pmBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

6h 14m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$638Delta

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

5:07 pm - 11:44 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

4:58 pm - 10:30 pmBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

29h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$644United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

5:07 pm - 11:44 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

4:58 pm - 10:30 pmBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

29h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$674United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Bismarck? 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 Bismarck departing in november.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Bismarck?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Bismarck.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Bismarck?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Bismarck. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 31m and 6h 09m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Bismarck?
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 Bismarck flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Bismarck range from $318 to $438, with an average of $438 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Bismarck 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 $1,490. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Bismarck looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Bismarck are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $772.
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Bismarck?
Flights from Des Moines to Bismarck usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Bismarck (BIS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Bismarck pass through?
Connecting flights from Des Moines to Bismarck most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 45% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Bismarck?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Des Moines to Bismarck. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $612, a difference of $304.

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 much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Bismarck?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 6h 09m via Denver Intl (DEN).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $308, about $304 less than Friday fares (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Bismarck trip for March. Fares historically average $268 round-trip in that month - typically $344 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
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