DSM - DTW

$71 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Detroit

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 3/2. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$174
Overall average: $625
Frontier
mié. 3/18mié. 3/25
DSM - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$399
Typical prices: $708-$1,098
Delta
jue. 3/5sáb. 3/7
DSM - DTW • Non-stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $174 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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October
Cheapest • 22% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Detroit (DSM-DTW)

 
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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit

mié., mar. 18 - mié., mar. 25
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 10:59 am
DSM
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DTW
13h 38m
1 stop
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11:54 am - 7:16 pm
DTW
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DSM
8h 22m
1 stop
$174Frontier
jue., mar. 5 - sáb., mar. 7
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7:27 pm - 10:59 am
DSM
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DTW
14h 32m
1 stop
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11:54 am - 7:16 pm
DTW
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DSM
8h 22m
1 stop
$183Frontier
jue., mar. 5 - dom., mar. 8
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7:27 pm - 10:59 am
DSM
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DTW
14h 32m
1 stop
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10:27 pm - 7:16 pm
DTW
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DSM
21h 49m
1 stop
$202Frontier
jue., mar. 5 - dom., mar. 8
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7:27 pm - 10:59 am
DSM
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DTW
14h 32m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:27 pm - 7:16 pm
DTW
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DSM
21h 49m
1 stop
$208Frontier
mié., mar. 18 - mié., mar. 25
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8:21 pm - 9:42 pm
DSM
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DTW
24h 21m
1 stop
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6:05 am - 7:16 pm
DTW
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DSM
14h 11m
2 stops
$232Multiple Airlines
jue., mar. 5 - sáb., mar. 7
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7:27 pm - 9:46 am
DSM
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DTW
13h 19m
2 stops
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11:54 am - 7:16 pm
DTW
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DSM
8h 22m
1 stop
$233Multiple Airlines
vie., mar. 6 - dom., mar. 8
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8:21 pm - 8:47 am
DSM
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DTW
11h 26m
2 stops
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10:27 pm - 7:16 pm
DTW
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DSM
21h 49m
1 stop
$234Frontier
mié., mar. 18 - mié., mar. 25
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8:21 pm - 10:59 am
DSM
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DTW
13h 38m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 7:16 pm
DTW
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DSM
14h 11m
2 stops
$238Multiple Airlines
jue., mar. 5 - dom., mar. 8
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7:27 pm - 10:59 am
DSM
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DTW
14h 32m
1 stop
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5:17 pm - 7:16 pm
DTW
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DSM
26h 59m
2 stops
$240Frontier
jue., mar. 5 - dom., mar. 8
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7:27 pm - 10:59 am
DSM
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DTW
14h 32m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:17 pm - 7:16 pm
DTW
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DSM
26h 59m
2 stops
$247Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Detroit flights

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 round-trip flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Detroit, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $654 and $625 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $399 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 42% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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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
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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 $71 for a one-way ticket and $174 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, and American Airlines 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.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $205 or less one-way and $400 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Des Moines

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8132 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

I didn't take this flight. I changed the flight. Why am I getting surveys and notifications on flights that I change. Seems like a defect with Kayak.

2.0 MediocreTodd, Jan 2026
IAH - ATL
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I didn't take this flight. I changed the flight. Why am I getting surveys and notifications on flights that I change. Seems like a defect with Kayak.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

Very convenient considering that is a non-stop flight, but the Aeromexico still has old model planes, so the entertainment was very poor and the space for carry-on luggage was very limited.

This long-haul international flight was the most comfortable among any of the same kind of flight operated by an American-headquartered airline - second to none!

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My requested wheelchair never appeared. So many entertainment choices yet, I found little of interest and no internet option to search on my own. Both were minor issues.

Inexperienced boarding crew allowed too many bags on to a full flight and delayed takeoff causing a missed connection and unplanned overnight stay. There was a hotel at the airport but Delta would not pay for it offering only to shuttle me to an area hotel. Never even offerred so much as an apology by anyone working for Delta.

I have diamond medallion status and usually we are in comfort plus . We were in main this time ( which was fine ) and my husband wanted wine . I have at least 10 vouchers for drinks that are good for this year and next! The attendant would not take the picture of the voucher as proof and never came back to check as She asked me to pull it up on delta Wi-Fi. Instead my husband just used his Amex to buy the wine . Disappointing!!!

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