Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Fargo?

Flights from Des Moines to Fargo usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Fargo Hector Field (FAR).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Fargo?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Fargo: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Fargo pass through?

Connecting flights from Des Moines to Fargo most commonly pass through: • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 72% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 28% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Fargo?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Des Moines to Fargo. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $324 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $759, a difference of $435. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Fargo?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Fargo. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 59m and 5h 02m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Fargo?

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 Fargo 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 $339 to $2,779. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Fargo looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Fargo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $376, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Fargo?

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 59m, compared with 5h 02m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What car rental options are available at Fargo Hector Field Airport (FAR)?

Fargo Hector Field Airport (FAR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $79 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Fargo flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fargo range from $314 to $474, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Fargo?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fargo typically range from $314 to $474. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on Delta.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Fargo?

Delta ($339) and United Airlines ($429) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Fargo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Fargo?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Fargo route. 72% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MSP.

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

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $423. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Fargo which airport offers the shortest layover?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Fargo layovers at 2h 46m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

11:00 am - 4:37 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

5h 37m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 am - 10:19 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$339Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

6:45 am - 10:10 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

3h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 am - 10:19 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$369Delta

Wed, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 10

1:45 pm - 8:20 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

6h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

2:25 pm - 9:17 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$429United Airlines

Wed, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 10

5:00 am - 11:02 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:08 pm - 7:25 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$429United Airlines

Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 3

7:58 pm - 12:40 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:31 pm - 11:08 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$454American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

2:48 pm - 7:32 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 44m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 am - 10:19 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$476Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29

2:48 pm - 7:32 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

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5:00 am - 10:19 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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5:23 am - 11:13 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

5h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:22 pm - 12:19 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$485American Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29

6:13 am - 4:30 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

10h 17m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 am - 10:19 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$632Delta

Wed, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 10

3:00 pm - 1:46 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

22h 46m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:34 am - 4:14 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

4h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Fargo?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Fargo:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Fargo?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Fargo. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 59m and 5h 02m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Fargo?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Fargo flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fargo range from $314 to $474, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Fargo 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 $339 to $2,779. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Fargo looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Fargo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $376, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Fargo Hector Field Airport (FAR)?
Fargo Hector Field Airport (FAR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $79 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Fargo?
Flights from Des Moines to Fargo usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Fargo Hector Field (FAR).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Fargo pass through?
Connecting flights from Des Moines to Fargo most commonly pass through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 28% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Fargo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Des Moines to Fargo. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $324 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $759, a difference of $435.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Fargo?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 59m, compared with 5h 02m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $324, about $435 less than Wednesday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Fargo trip for May. Fares historically average $358 round-trip in that month - typically $401 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Fargo Hector Field Airport.

• Homewood Suites by Hilton Fargo
• Candlewood Suites Fargo-N. Dakota State Univ. By IHG

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