DSM - CLE

$195 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Cleveland - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Cleveland departing on 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$212
Typical prices: $550-$803
Frontier
Mon 8/24Mon 8/31
DSM - CLE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$195
Typical prices: $150-$275
United Airlines
Wed 10/14
DSM - CLE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Cleveland. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Minneapolis (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $364 (round-trip)
Chicago (MDW)
Shortest trip • 3h 33m (one-way)
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January
Cheapest • 100% price drop
October
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Cleveland (DSM-CLE)

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

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
2:19 pm - 3:47 pm
DSM
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CLE
24h 28m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:25 am - 1:34 pm
CLE
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DSM
7h 09m
1 stop
$212Frontier
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:29 pm
DSM
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CLE
28h 29m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 9:45 pm
CLE
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DSM
30h 32m
1 stop
$257Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 2:57 pm
DSM
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CLE
19h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 9:45 pm
CLE
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DSM
30h 32m
1 stop
$265Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 10:09 pm
DSM
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CLE
5h 54m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 9:17 pm
CLE
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DSM
6h 07m
1 stop
$309United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:12 pm
DSM
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CLE
4h 12m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 11:01 pm
CLE
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DSM
4h 24m
1 stop
$309United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:40 pm
DSM
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CLE
6h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:43 am - 9:43 am
CLE
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DSM
4h 00m
1 stop
$309Delta
Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16
Delta Logo
4:07 pm - 12:57 am
DSM
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CLE
7h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:00 pm - 8:50 pm
CLE
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DSM
5h 50m
1 stop
$309Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 2:20 pm
DSM
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CLE
6h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 10:00 am
CLE
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DSM
5h 45m
1 stop
$309American Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 1:42 pm
DSM
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CLE
7h 02m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:36 am - 3:16 pm
CLE
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DSM
6h 40m
1 stop
$309Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 12:21 pm
DSM
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CLE
3h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:14 am - 1:28 pm
CLE
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DSM
6h 14m
1 stop
$373American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Cleveland flights

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

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

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 Cleveland departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cleveland from Des Moines usually cost between $550 and $803 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $212 on Frontier (Aug 24-Aug 31).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Cleveland, 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 Cleveland is January, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $936 and $673 respectively.

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Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$195
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Cleveland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Cleveland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Cleveland

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Cleveland was $195 for a one-way ticket and $212 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Cleveland. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Cleveland?

    Des Moines and Cleveland are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Cleveland are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $386 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 $427 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Cleveland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

    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 Cleveland with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and CLE 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 Cleveland?

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

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Cleveland (CLE)