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Cheapest round-trip
$361
Typical prices: $313-$538
United Airlines
Wed 12/12Fri 12/14
DSM - GTF • 1 stop
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
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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

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
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9:00 am - 1:49 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
5h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:47 pm - 8:33 pmGTF  Great Falls-DSM Des Moines
4h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
$361United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
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1:15 pm - 9:13 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
8h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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2:47 pm - 8:33 pmGTF  Great Falls-DSM Des Moines
4h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
$384United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:09 am - 5:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
12h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City
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5:35 am - 4:11 pmGTF  Great Falls-DSM Des Moines
9h 36m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul
$404Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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5:09 pm - 9:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
5h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:45 pm - 8:36 pmGTF  Great Falls-DSM Des Moines
4h 51m1 stop Denver Intl
$438United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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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
$438United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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9:55 am - 9:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
12h 43m2 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
$444United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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1:05 pm - 9:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
9h 33m2 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
$444United Airlines
Tue, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 4
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6:15 am - 5:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-GTF Great Falls
12h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City
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5:30 am - 3:57 pmGTF  Great Falls-DSM Des Moines
9h 27m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul
$1,820Delta
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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 typically range from $313 to $538. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $361, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Des Moines to Great Falls flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$361
Round-trip flight from Des Moines to Great Falls

When to book flights from Des Moines to Great Falls

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Your Des Moines to Great Falls flight questions, answered

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

  • 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.

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

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Great Falls takes 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 $361 to $1,820. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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

  • 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).

  • 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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Great Falls?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Des Moines to Great Falls. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $313 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $725, a difference of $412.

    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 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.

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 are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $313, about $412 less than Sunday fares (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
    • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Great Falls By IHG

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