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Cheapest round-trip
$367
Typical prices: $313-$538
United Airlines
Tue 10/30Sat 11/3
DSM - GTF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$319
Typical prices: $469-$513
Delta
Wed 11/14
DSM - GTF • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Great Falls. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 36% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $437 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 7h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Great Falls (DSM-GTF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Great Falls

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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9:00 am - 1:49 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
5h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:30 am - 12:31 pmGTF  Great Falls-DSM Des Moines
5h 01m1 stop Denver Intl
$367United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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5:22 pm - 9:22 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
5h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:45 pm - 8:36 pmGTF  Great Falls-DSM Des Moines
4h 51m1 stop Denver Intl
$398United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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5:12 pm - 9:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
5h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:30 am - 5:28 pmGTF  Great Falls-DSM Des Moines
9h 58m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$398United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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11:27 am - 9:22 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
10h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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2:45 pm - 8:36 pmGTF  Great Falls-DSM Des Moines
4h 51m1 stop Denver Intl
$404United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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5:22 pm - 9:22 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
5h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:45 pm - 8:36 pmGTF  Great Falls-DSM Des Moines
4h 51m1 stop Denver Intl
$418United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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11:27 am - 9:22 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
10h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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2:45 pm - 8:36 pmGTF  Great Falls-DSM Des Moines
4h 51m1 stop Denver Intl
$424United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Great Falls flights

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Great Falls start at $367. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $313 to $538. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $367 on United Airlines.

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Key details for Des Moines to Great Falls flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$319
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Great Falls

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Great Falls based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Des Moines to Great Falls flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Great Falls?

    Flights from Des Moines to Great Falls usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Great Falls (GTF).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Great Falls?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Great Falls.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Great Falls pass through?

    Connecting flights from Des Moines to Great Falls most commonly pass through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 97% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% 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 Great Falls?

    On the Des Moines to Great Falls route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 57%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $313 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $725: a $412 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Great Falls?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Great Falls takes 0h 00m, covering 961 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Great Falls?

    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 Great Falls 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 $367 to $1,194. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to Great Falls looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Great Falls are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $432, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 18m, compared with 7h 18m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Great Falls?

    Great Falls is 1 hour behind Des Moines (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Great Falls Airport (GTF)?

    Great Falls Airport (GTF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Avis
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Great Falls flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Great Falls range from $313 to $538, with an average of $492 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Great Falls flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $313 - about $412 less than Sunday (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Great Falls trip for September. Fares historically average $313 round-trip in that month - typically $412 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Great Falls Airport.
    - Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites - Great Falls
    - Hilton Garden Inn Great Falls
    - Hampton Inn Great Falls

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