DSM - GDL

$178 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Guadalajara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Guadalajara departing on 7/6. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$501
Typical prices: $726-$502
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Fri 5/8Tue 5/26
DSM - GDL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$178
Typical prices: $292-$337
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Mon 7/6
DSM - GDL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $508 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Guadalajara. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $682 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 41m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Guadalajara (DSM-GDL)

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

Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 26
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2:16 pm - 4:29 pm
DSM
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GDL
27h 13m
1 stop
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7:13 am - 1:31 pm
GDL
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DSM
29h 18m
2 stops
$501Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 26
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2:16 pm - 1:34 pm
DSM
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GDL
24h 18m
2 stops
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6:09 am - 1:31 pm
GDL
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DSM
30h 22m
2 stops
$508Frontier
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
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2:16 pm - 12:32 am
DSM
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GDL
11h 16m
1 stop
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8:46 am - 1:31 pm
GDL
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DSM
27h 45m
2 stops
$511Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 23
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3:37 pm - 5:08 pm
DSM
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GDL
26h 31m
2 stops
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8:46 am - 12:55 pm
GDL
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DSM
27h 09m
1 stop
$516Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
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2:16 pm - 4:29 pm
DSM
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GDL
27h 13m
1 stop
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8:46 am - 9:06 pm
GDL
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DSM
11h 20m
1 stop
$522Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 25
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2:16 pm - 4:29 pm
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GDL
27h 13m
1 stop
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8:25 pm - 1:31 pm
GDL
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DSM
40h 06m
2 stops
$531Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
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9:36 pm - 4:55 am
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GDL
32h 19m
2 stops
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11:51 am - 9:06 pm
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DSM
8h 15m
1 stop
$533Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
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9:17 pm - 11:59 pm
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GDL
27h 42m
2 stops
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11:51 am - 9:06 pm
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DSM
8h 15m
1 stop
$559Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Sun, Jun 7
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10:26 pm - 11:59 pm
DSM
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GDL
26h 33m
2 stops
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4:05 pm - 1:31 pm
GDL
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DSM
20h 26m
1 stop
$560Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 23
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3:37 pm - 5:08 pm
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GDL
26h 31m
2 stops
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11:51 am - 12:55 pm
GDL
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DSM
24h 04m
1 stop
$564Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Guadalajara flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Guadalajara departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Guadalajara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Guadalajara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Guadalajara is May, where tickets cost $567 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,045 and $938 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$178
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 47% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Guadalajara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Guadalajara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Guadalajara was $178 for a one-way ticket and $501 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Guadalajara from Des Moines.

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

    Des Moines and Guadalajara are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Guadalajara?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Guadalajara, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Guadalajara are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $724 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $646 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Guadalajara.

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

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

    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 Guadalajara with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and GDL 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 Guadalajara?

    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 Guadalajara 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 airlines flying from Des Moines to Guadalajara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Guadalajara. 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 Guadalajara? 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.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9605 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2026
CMH - DEN
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The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Vegetarian selection could be better. Bread was too hard to chew.

I am writing to share detailed feedback regarding my recent journey with American Airlines on the New York (JFK) to New Delhi (DEL) sector, which was ultimately diverted to Jaipur (JAI) due to weather conditions. At the outset, I would like to acknowledge that this was a full long-haul flight of approximately 14–15 hours, and while the journey fulfilled its primary transport objective, several aspects of the experience warrant both recognition and constructive feedback. 1. Cabin Crew Conduct and Service Consistency While the majority of the cabin crew maintained a polite and professional demeanor, one flight attendant’s conduct was notably inconsistent with expected service standards. The tone was often directive and lacked the warmth and guest-centric engagement typically associated with long-haul service. This created a perceptible imbalance in the cabin experience. Although other crew members acknowledged and apologized for the behavior, it highlighted a gap in service standardization and supervisory oversight. 2. Inflight Experience (IFE & Comfort) The inflight entertainment system was unreliable, with content failing to load consistently throughout the journey. Seating comfort in economy class was below expectations when compared with other international long-haul carriers. Cabin environment management at times felt unsettled, with noticeable noise and movement in the aisles. 3. Disruption Handling and Communication (DEL Diversion to JAI) The diversion to Jaipur due to weather was understandably beyond the airline’s control. However, the handling of post-diversion communication and guest management was an area of concern: Information during and after the diversion was fragmented and lacked clarity Limited guidance was provided upon disembarkation regarding next steps (transport, accommodation, onward travel) Ground coordination appeared inconsistent, with hotel partners and passengers receiving incomplete or delayed updates Communication the following morning remained unclear, including last-minute changes to transfer timings This resulted in avoidable uncertainty during a critical disruption phase. 4. Positive Acknowledgment – Ground Recovery Arrangements It is important to recognize that despite the initial communication gaps, the overall recovery framework was eventually well executed: Hotel accommodation was arranged efficiently Meal vouchers were provided appropriately Transfers between airport and hotel were organized in a structured manner Given the sudden and large-scale disruption, these arrangements were commendable and reflect the airline’s ability to operationally recover once systems were in place. 5. Recommendations for Improvement In the interest of strengthening the overall customer experience, I would respectfully propose the following: Service Delivery Reinforce consistent cabin crew service standards, particularly for long-haul sectors Enhance supervisory presence to address outlier behaviors in real time Inflight Product Improve reliability of inflight entertainment systems Reassess economy seating comfort for ultra-long-haul routes Disruption Management Establish a more visible “Care & Coordination Team” during irregular operations Ensure clear, centralized communication (single source of truth) for passengers and ground partners Provide structured briefing points to hotel and transport vendors to avoid information gaps Introduce proactive guest engagement (clear next steps, timelines, reassurance) Closing Reflection: While the journey was impacted by both controllable and uncontrollable factors, the overall experience would have been significantly enhanced through greater consistency in service delivery and more structured communication during disruption. I appreciate the efforts made by the broader team in arranging accommodation and onward logistics under challenging circumstances. With improved coordination and alignment, the experience can be elevated to match the expectations of a global long-haul carrier. Thank you for your attention to this feedback. I trust it will be received constructively and contribute to ongoing service improvement. Warm regards, Soosnata Chowdhury Convert effective for airlines) Or tailor tone

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

I was able to get the AA customer Service desk to put me on an earlier flight without any issues.

The seat was comfortable, the attendants were very nice and WiFi made my life so much easier with work. Kudos!

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

No gate in Rome. Had stairs. Got separated from my wife in a wheel chair. Customs was a zoo. If AA doesnt have landing rights, it should be advertised.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Business class was very good, one of my best flights

The "on the ground" A/C was not working. It was so hot while waiting to get in the air, a passenger from the rear of the plan declared "I just can't!" and waited in the gangway until time to close the doors. It was miserable. But the crew were champs and had an amazing attitude. I know they were as miserable as we were but didn't let that affect their performance.

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