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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 7:43 pm and lands at 10:02 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport takes 2h 19m, covering 625 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/Fort Worth Airport range from $425 to $553, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $425 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $487 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $291 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $489 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.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $196 to $1,258. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $57 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Easirent
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Thrifty

Flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $447 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $531, a difference of $84.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Des Moines and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 6h 09m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 10h 08m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

Among airlines operating Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 always check the fare details before booking.