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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit from $79

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 Detroit departing on 4/17. 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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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Detroit 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.
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3:25 pm - 11:55 amDSM-DTW
19h 30m1 stop
3:14 pm - 3:10 pmDTW-DSM
24h 56m1 stop
Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 11
5:17 pm - 9:55 amDSM-DTW
15h 38m1 stop
11:00 am - 4:17 pmDTW-DSM
6h 17m1 stop
$183Frontier
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Fri, Apr 26 - Fri, May 3
8:30 am - 9:52 pmDSM-DTW
12h 22m1 stop
11:00 am - 2:25 pmDTW-DSM
28h 25m1 stop
Thu, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 16
9:48 pm - 7:58 pmDSM-DTW
21h 10m1 stop
8:58 pm - 8:42 pmDTW-DSM
24h 44m1 stop
$231Frontier
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Sat, May 25 - Sun, Jun 2
6:30 am - 9:19 amDSM-DTW
1h 49mnonstop
8:39 am - 9:32 amDTW-DSM
1h 53mnonstop
$319Delta
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Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 19
6:30 am - 9:19 amDSM-DTW
1h 49mnonstop
7:05 am - 11:18 amDTW-DSM
5h 13m1 stop
$328Delta
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Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 19
12:23 pm - 6:46 pmDSM-DTW
5h 23m1 stop
5:44 am - 11:38 amDTW-DSM
6h 54m1 stop
$335American Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 19
5:43 pm - 12:18 amDSM-DTW
5h 35m1 stop
7:45 am - 12:12 pmDTW-DSM
5h 27m1 stop
$336American Airlines
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Thu, Apr 25 - Sat, Apr 27
6:37 pm - 11:30 pmDSM-DTW
3h 53m1 stop
6:00 am - 4:09 pmDTW-DSM
11h 09m2 stops
$427United Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 11
11:30 am - 4:57 pmDSM-DTW
4h 27m1 stop
6:13 pm - 9:44 pmDTW-DSM
4h 31m1 stop
$450United Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, May 27

Flights from Des Moines to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Detroit, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is February, where tickets cost $318 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of tickets is $598 and $517 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $79. KAYAK users also found Des Moines to Detroit round-trip flights on Frontier from $183 and on Delta from $319.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $318.

How many flights are there between Des Moines and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Des Moines and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 45m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Des Moines and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Des Moines to Detroit take?

Direct flights cover the 532 miles separating Des Moines to Detroit in about 1h 45m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Des Moines to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Des Moines at 6:30 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 9:18 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Des Moines to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 5:14 pm and lands at 8:00 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Des Moines to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $79 for a one-way ticket and $178 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Detroit flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Detroit flight route.

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Detroit.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Detroit on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Detroit are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $478 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $454 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Detroit.

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

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

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and DTW 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 Detroit?

    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 Detroit 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DSM to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $192 or less one-way and $397 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Des Moines

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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Top airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11402 reviews
82boarding
79comfort
86crew
80entertainment
81overall
75food
Airline reviews

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

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Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

I like that it got us where we were going. Everything else needed work. It was 1/2 hour late and we took off an hour late. The plane had to be cleaned and the disabled loaded on board before we could take off which took forever and then we sat at the terminal FOREVER before we took off. The ride was so bumpy that they couldn’t serve drinks and snack but to about 1/2 the plane. Seriously we should have flown out of Fort Lauderdale. We probably would’ve gotten home several hours earlier.

It was nice having the whole row to myself and was nice to get in earlier than expected

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

Overall it was good. The flight was bumpy at times, but the pilot made us aware every time. As a result, no snacks/drinks were made available. Seats were tight but that’s okay as I had a window seat.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

All good except paid for wifi that did not work

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

The crew were really great, but the 4 hour delay in small chunks was the worst.

They did get us booked on a later flight, but it made us miss our connecting flight. So, we had to stay and another state overnight with no luggage or clothes. Because they kept our luggage at airport for next flight on the next day.

The leg space between me and the seat in front of me was excellent.

That flight was smooth, and staff we courteous. it was a full flight so very tight. The boarding through security was not properly controlled. it was rushed and the scanning process for our bags, etc. was pilling up at the other end with no time to empty our belonging my personal items almost toppled over on the floor if i hadn't caught it rapidly. Was it just that time, or always like this - cant say. other than that all else was fine.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/17Wed
1 stopFrontier
19h 30mDSM-DTW
$79
5/17Fri
1 stopFrontier
12h 54mDSM-DTW
$84
4/19Fri
1 stopFrontier
15h 38mDSM-DTW
$86
5/6Mon
2 stops
25h 54mDSM-DTW
$115
4/19Fri
2 stops
15h 55mDSM-DTW
$122
5/17Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 49mDSM-DTW
$219
4/26Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 49mDSM-DTW
$224
5/7Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 07mDSM-DTW
$227
5/8Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 30mDSM-DTW
$229
5/7Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 55mDSM-DTW
$254

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Detroit

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/31Sun
multi-stop
11h 20mDSM-DTW
4/2Tue
multi-stop
23h 35mDTW-DSM
$433
3/31Sun
multi-stop
11h 20mDSM-DTW
4/2Tue
multi-stop
17h 08mDTW-DSM
$488
3/29Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 25mDSM-DTW
3/31Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 38mDTW-DSM
$598
3/29Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 46mDSM-DTW
3/31Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 57mDTW-DSM
$719
3/29Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 46mDSM-DTW
3/31Sun
multi-stopDelta
5h 24mDTW-DSM
$728
3/29Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 46mDSM-DTW
3/31Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 40mDTW-DSM
$813
3/29Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 28mDSM-DTW
3/31Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 42mDTW-DSM
$1,078

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Des Moines - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - Des Moines

Cabin classes:

$678
$970
$888
$298