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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Punta Cana
Punta Cana1 stop$593
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo2 stops$775
Punta Cana
Punta Cana1 stop$593
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo2 stops$775
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to the Dominican Republic flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $704 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic on KAYAK in the last week:

• Punta Cana (PUJ) from $593
• Santiago de los Caballeros (STI) from $685
• Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) from $775
• Puerto Plata La Union (POP) from $850

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic?

May is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $633. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $889.

Which airport in the Dominican Republic is the cheapest to fly to from Des Moines?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into the Dominican Republic are:

• Puerto Plata La Union (POP) (avg. price $648)
• Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) (avg. price $665)
• Santiago de los Caballeros (STI) (avg. price $753)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic?

Sunday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic, while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 30% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to the Dominican Republic during the afternoon with average prices of $707. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $899.

Key details for Des Moines to the Dominican Republic flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$269
Beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 40% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Santo Domingo

Your Des Moines to the Dominican Republic flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic?

    Yes. Fares from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $636 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic have ranged from $636 to $917.

  • What are the main airports serving the Dominican Republic?

    The Dominican Republic has 7 airports. The three busiest are Punta Cana (PUJ) (88% of arrivals), Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) (9%) and Puerto Plata La Union (POP) (1%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic. One-stop options include:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines
    • United Airlines

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic?

    On flights from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in the Dominican Republic?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in the Dominican Republic include:

    • Playa Dorada
    • Catedral Primada de América
    • Playa Juanillo
    • Centro Olimpico Juan Pablo Duarte

Your guide to booking Des Moines to the Dominican Republic flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for May when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Sunday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 30% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Puerto Plata La Union (POP) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Des Moines. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Punta Cana, which is the most popular destination in the Dominican Republic. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo and La Romana.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to the Dominican Republic? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4217 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.4Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

On time departure and arrival. Had to be the oldest plane in the SWA fleet but it got me where I needed to be.

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Oct 2026
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On time departure and arrival. Had to be the oldest plane in the SWA fleet but it got me where I needed to be.

Flight was delayed out of BWI unexpectedly / without a reason given but otherwise ok.

I got a bit sick on the flight, and was so grateful when the male flight attendant explained to me they keep the back row open for cases like mine. He took such great care of me! I was incredibly grateful.

Friendly crew. Snacks were carb-heavy. Flight was quite delaye

The service was fine, about the same as you get on most lower end airlines. I dont understand the perks of flying them much anymore for the cost.

the flight was significantly delayed. Not much was done by the airline to compensate passengers

the flight itself was totally fine. The crew were great and very helpful. The flight was delayed, however, over an hour without a lot of information as to why.

Had to walk back and forth between concourses to figure out which gate I was supposed to be at. The app and the flight board in the airport had different gates listed. Was told numerous times to check bags only to get on the plane and find that there was plenty of room for bags. The flight was over an hour late which had me landing after the last train departed. WiFi was unusable

My experience was okay I changed my returning flight and I was charged extra money which I dont think should be the case, especially because I experienced small delays from my going flight. And many flights were either canceled or delayed after my original flight time. I believe some customers should have the ability to change flights due to certain situations

Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

My flight from Atlanta to Oklahoma City was delayed multiple times. I ended up arriving in Oklahoma City nearly two hours later at around 1:50 am the following morning. This was a highly disappointing experience.

My Delta flight 2423 from Atlanta to Oklahoma City got delayed multiple times. It was originally scheduled to depart at 10:41 pm EST with a 11:58 pm CST arrival in Oklahoma City. However, after multiple delays, the flight finally departed Atlanta at around 12:40 am and arrived in Oklahoma City at around 1:50 am. What was even more disappointing was that none of the crew members acknowledged, let alone apologize, for the delays. These delays were not due to weather and were only due to operational/mechanical issues on the part of Delta. As a former Platinum SkyMiles member, I valued loyalty with Delta. However, after having similar experiences in the recent past, I'll be switching my loyalty over to American Airlines going forward. This was a highly disappointing experience.

Love Delta. I'll take connections to stay on Delta even if another airline has a direct flight.

The main issue was the quantity of the drink. The hostess gave only half cup full of the soft drink. I was thirsty and was expecting full glass like every other time.

Delta always provides stellar service. I am always impressed and will try my best to travel via Delta if I can afford it.

Everything was pretty good. I would like to have more drinks (water) during four hours of the flight.

This flight was the flight we missed due to deltas delay at our first airport going TO Atlanta.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

I need to note that this flight experience was generally fine but the boarding situation was absolutely a mess and there wasn’t any actual priority boarding. I rated the experience poorly because I’m am genuinely so frustrated with the crew on United taking the baggage space in first class. This flight it didn’t happen, but the last few flights (when I ironically don’t get an opportunity to provide feedback) have been spoiled because upon entering the first class cabin as one of the first few seated passengers, the overhead bins are full and ‘crew’’ tags are on the bags of those taking space. I don’t intend to infer some sort of a class or caste system but it’s absolutely ridiculous that the crew takes the overhead storage above and beyond their most loyal and lucrative customers. They should not even have economy space IMO. And I’ve gotten grief when I’ve noted to the crew the ridiculousness of the notion that the crew (who are the last off the plane) should have priority over flyers who pay. I hope you find a way to convey this message to United because it’s happening with increasing frequency and I intend to find a way to expose the specific crew members who are doing this on a flight by flight basis. (And I have a day job)

Great flight and crew. Need more legroom and DO NOT allow seats to recline.

Flight and crew were great. Need more legroom and do not allow seats to recline.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

Everything was the best it could be. Crew found me with pre- ordered food. Excellent experience!

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

Lady was a bit rude during boarding and I was being nice to her.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

Smell of jet fuel was overwhelming from inside the plane while on the ground at take off and landing. Gave me a sore throat and a headache. During boarding, de-planing, taxi-ing, waiting in line for take off, etc. Also, the vents didn't have enough cool air coming out (yes, off course I opened it all the way) so the whole flight was hot and stuffy. But just my vent - all the vents.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

We got upgraded for this flight. But the particular bright spot was the flight attendant in our cabin. She was attentive but not intrusive. She interacted in a personal way with each passenger and gave a great service. Thank you!

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Delayed, missed connecting flight, ground crew double charged for international charges, were super rude and told me to just”deal with it” when I complained. Horrible airline, very frustrating.

Horrible costumer service i was treated very bad the crew were rude 😟 didn’t get my wheelchair that I requested I was the last one the get in because no seat was assigned and after my 2 stroke I cannot be on my feet for too long but they didn’t care didn’t take my medicine on time because all the complications and delays when my bag was sent already I hope yall can train your crew better.

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