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

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 7:18 am
• Latest: departs at 7:42 pm and lands at 9:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 13m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Dallas:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Dallas takes 2h 13m, covering 629 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Dallas range from $400 to $524, with an average of $470 over the past 12 months. Anything below $400 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $470. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $244 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $483 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Dallas flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Des Moines to Dallas route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Dallas are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Since Dallas is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) — daily rates from around $18:

• Easirent
• Europcar
• Ace
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) — daily rates from around $24:

• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz

Flights from Des Moines to Dallas usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and may arrive at several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Des Moines to Dallas route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $433 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $519: a $86 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Des Moines and Dallas.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 5h 05m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 10m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Some of the most popular sights in Dallas are American Airlines Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Dallas World Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Des Moines to Dallas flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.