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) - 80% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 20% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

On the Des Moines to Fargo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $268 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $498: a $230 difference. 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 $314 to $1,519. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $388, which is 47% 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 starting from around $30 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 $288 to $474, with an average of $358 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.

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

United Airlines ($314) and American Airlines ($319) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Fargo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is 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. 80% 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 $367. 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 166 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 21

1:27 pm - 8:56 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

7h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

5:45 am - 12:19 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$314United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

5:22 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

5:50 am - 10:52 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

$319United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1

7:31 pm - 12:11 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:20 pm - 12:26 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$319American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

3:11 pm - 8:00 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 pm - 11:35 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$319United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

10:51 am - 4:27 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

5h 36m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 am - 10:11 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$334Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

7:51 pm - 11:23 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

3h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 am - 10:11 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$347Delta

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6:55 pm - 11:34 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 10:52 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

$349United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

7:51 pm - 11:23 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

3h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 am - 10:11 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$414Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

7:31 pm - 12:11 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:16 pm - 12:14 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

29h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$450American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

6:55 pm - 11:34 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 10:52 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

$453United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Fargo

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

5:45 am - 12:35 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

6h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

5:54 am - 10:31 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

4h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

2:46 pm - 7:31 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 45m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

1:15 pm - 8:46 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 31m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$524Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

6:24 am - 10:55 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:23 pm - 9:23 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$729United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 22

5:57 pm - 11:04 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

5h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:22 pm - 5:26 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$816American Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 20

6:24 am - 10:55 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:23 pm - 9:28 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$852United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

10:20 am - 7:31 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

9h 11m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

10:59 am - 8:46 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

9h 47m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$933Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

7:00 am - 12:31 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

5h 31m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:59 am - 8:46 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

9h 47m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$954Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 22

10:00 am - 1:10 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

27h 10m2 stops Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3:44 pm - 2:31 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

22h 47m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

$1,036Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 20

6:24 am - 10:55 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:23 pm - 11:33 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

9h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$1,468United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 20

6:24 am - 10:55 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:13 pm - 10:31 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

17h 18m3 stops Denver Intl Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,632United Airlines

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fargo start at $314. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $288 to $474. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $314 on United Airlines.

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Cheapest flight	$251

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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) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Fargo?
On the Des Moines to Fargo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $268 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $498: a $230 difference. 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 $314 to $1,519. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $388, which is 47% 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 starting from around $30 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 $288 to $474, with an average of $358 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $268 - about $230 less than Tuesday (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Fargo trip for September. Fares historically average $288 round-trip in that month - typically $142 less than the most expensive month, which is October (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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