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$220 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to El Paso

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to El Paso departing on 2/27. 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 El Paso, 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 El Paso, as well as popular online travel agencies
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$220
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to El Paso (DSM-ELP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to El Paso 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 El Paso

Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
7:59 pm - 1:39 pm
DSM
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ELP
18h 40m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:23 pm - 6:32 pm
ELP
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DSM
5h 09m
1 stop
$220Frontier
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 16
Frontier Logo
7:17 pm - 2:37 pm
DSM
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ELP
20h 20m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:30 pm - 9:45 am
ELP
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DSM
13h 15m
2 stops
$238Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Frontier Logo
7:27 pm - 6:35 pm
DSM
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ELP
24h 08m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:30 pm - 7:16 pm
ELP
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DSM
22h 46m
1 stop
$251Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
7:59 pm - 6:19 pm
DSM
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ELP
23h 20m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
12:23 pm - 6:32 pm
ELP
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DSM
5h 09m
1 stop
$255Frontier
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
Frontier Logo
7:27 pm - 11:38 am
DSM
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ELP
17h 11m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:24 pm - 6:50 pm
ELP
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DSM
5h 26m
1 stop
$278Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Frontier Logo
7:27 pm - 8:56 pm
DSM
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ELP
26h 29m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:30 pm - 7:16 pm
ELP
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DSM
22h 46m
1 stop
$282Frontier
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 11:38 am
DSM
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ELP
17h 11m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:26 pm - 3:24 pm
ELP
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DSM
15h 58m
2 stops
$295Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Fri, May 15
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 12:40 pm
DSM
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ELP
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 6:35 pm
ELP
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DSM
7h 50m
1 stop
$374Southwest
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 3:35 pm
DSM
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ELP
11h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 9:20 pm
ELP
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DSM
8h 10m
2 stops
$375Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Fri, May 15
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 3:15 pm
DSM
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ELP
9h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 6:35 pm
ELP
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DSM
7h 50m
1 stop
$379Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to El Paso flights

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to El Paso?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Des Moines to El Paso chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Dallas (DFW) is the top choice – 67% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Des Moines to El Paso picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to El Paso?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Des Moines to El Paso clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $340.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Des Moines to El Paso?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to El Paso via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Phoenix (PHX) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 5h 05m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Des Moines to El Paso?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to El Paso, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Dallas (DFW) often has the shortest layovers from Des Moines to El Paso, with an average of 1h 48m.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$220
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to El Paso

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to El Paso based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to El Paso

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to El Paso?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to El Paso was $220 for a round-trip ticket.

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

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to El Paso?

    On your way to El Paso, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at El Paso.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to El Paso?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and El Paso, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to El Paso, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to El Paso are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $497 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $386 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 El Paso.

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

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

    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 El Paso with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and ELP 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 El Paso?

    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 El Paso from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to El Paso

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to El Paso. 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 El Paso? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

6.0 Goodha, Jan 2026
LAS - HOU
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On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

The seats from lax to DFW was so tight that I could not move my legs . No WiFi and had to pay . Not a good selection of entertainment

The flight was good. We had to spend almost an hour on the tarmac when we arrived in Dallas. Waiting for a gate. What’s the point of arriving early if you have no gate to park at?

Lower WiFi prices; allow us to see our flight on a map; more variety of drink choices.

Kayak was among the missing. There was not the usual advice regarding next gate after arriving in Dallas. No communication after the reminder to check in before the Moline flight. What happened?

They should have allowed for extra time to de-ice the plane before boarding passengers. This delayed us about 10-15 mins after we boarded. Overall experience was fine. Crew was friendly and on top of everything. We didn’t have any issues during the flight.

Our flight from Eagle to Vail was delayed to the point we missed our connection to Savannah. Now we’re a family of 4 in a hotel room with luggage, no toiletries, no clean clothes. Gate attendant said the delay was mechanical but it was put in the system as something else so no compensation. That’s just wrong.

I take this flight about 6-8 times per year. It is convenient and saves an hour or two by skipping PDX, SEA, PHX, or ORD (but it takes longer to get bags to the carousel than Alaska Airlines). I wish the food service were better (but they might cut back on it because it is a red-eye). The WifI seems to go down about an hour out of Anchorage, and then comes back about an hour later...so be warned if this is an issue for you.

WiFi didn’t work the entire flight. Very disappointing. Minimal food and options - sadly the state of current affairs. All other aspects of the flight were fine.

For whatever reason, the flight was not catered -we were told it would be a 45 minute delay waiting for catering - so no food. There were opened candy and peanuts in the seatback pocket. Flight landed early in DFW but due to the assigned gate not being available, we sat on the ground for 30 minutes waiting for the gate to open - making the flight actually arrive at the gate late.

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