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Cheapest round-trip
$317
Typical prices: $366-$455
Southwest
Sat 10/6Sat 10/13
DSM - DAL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$159
Typical prices: $187-$246
Southwest
Fri 10/19
DSM - DAL • 1 stop
When to travel
March
Cheapest • 15% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $244 (round-trip)
Lambert-St Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 5h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Love Field (DSM-DAL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Love Field

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
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6:35 pm - 10:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
4h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:50 pm - 8:35 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$317Southwest
Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19
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6:35 pm - 10:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
4h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:05 pm - 9:55 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
4h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$317Southwest
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26
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1:50 pm - 9:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 20m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:35 am - 11:30 amDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
4h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
$317Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 12
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3:30 pm - 11:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
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6:35 am - 1:10 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
$317Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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6:00 am - 11:20 amDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
5h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
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2:35 pm - 8:35 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$317Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
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2:00 pm - 10:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
8h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:30 am - 2:20 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$317Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:35 pm - 10:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
4h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:20 am - 2:15 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
4h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
$317Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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3:30 pm - 11:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
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6:50 am - 1:40 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$317Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30
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4:11 pm - 9:57 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:30 am - 1:49 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
7h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$323Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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4:11 pm - 10:26 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
6h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:59 pm - 10:26 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$323Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport start at $317. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $366 to $455. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $317 on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 27% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport?

  • March is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport at $348 round-trip.
  • July ($660) and December ($519) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 89% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$159
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport

When to book flights from Des Moines to Love Field

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Love Field 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 Dallas Love Field Airport 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 Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Dallas Love Field (DAL).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport pass through?

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

    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 40% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Chicago Midway (MDW) 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 Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $366 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $519, a difference of $153. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Dallas Love Field Airport?

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

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 16m and 6h 17m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    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 Dallas Love Field Airport 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 $317 to $1,691. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 5h 19m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 27m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What car rental options are available at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)?

    Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Easirent
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Budget
    · Hertz

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport range from $366 to $455, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport 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 Monday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $366 - about $153 less than Sunday (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport trip for March. Fares historically average $348 round-trip in that month - typically $312 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Dallas Love Field Airport.
    - Dallas Love Field Inn
    - Wingate by Wyndham Dallas Love Field
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Love Field

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Love Field

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Love Field (DAL)