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Cheapest round-trip
$524
Typical prices: $650-$854
American Airlines
Fri 1/19Fri 1/26
DSM - HNL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$229
Typical prices: $354-$486
Southwest
Sun 10/28
DSM - HNL • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Honolulu. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
14 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 10% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $624 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 10h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Honolulu (DSM-HNL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Honolulu

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 26
American Airlines Logo
7:12 am - 3:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
12h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:32 pm - 1:49 pmHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
11h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$524American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 5:16 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
13h 06m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 1:41 pmHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
11h 01m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$524American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
12h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 12:31 pmHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
11h 06m1 stop Denver Intl
$524United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:28 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
11h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 12:31 pmHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
12h 06m1 stop Denver Intl
$524United Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
13h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
4:10 pm - 10:11 amHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
13h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$524Delta
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 13
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
13h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
4:10 pm - 10:11 amHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
13h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$524Delta
Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 9
American Airlines Logo
7:12 am - 3:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
12h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 9:15 amHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
10h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$524American Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 14
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:34 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
11h 34m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
3:30 pm - 10:42 amHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
14h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$524Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 9:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
14h 15m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
Southwest Logo
10:15 pm - 5:50 pmHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
15h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$620Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 4:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
14h 20m2 stops Denver Intl San Jose
Southwest Logo
10:15 pm - 3:50 pmHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
13h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$620Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Honolulu flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Des Moines to Honolulu with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Honolulu start at $524. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $650 to $854. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $524 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Honolulu?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Honolulu, it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • August is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Honolulu at $653 round-trip.
  • December ($1,038) and July ($803) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 58% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Des Moines to Honolulu the cheapest?

Flights from Des Moines to Honolulu are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Des Moines to Honolulu flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$229
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Honolulu

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

    Flights from Des Moines to Honolulu usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Honolulu (HNL).

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

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Honolulu:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to Honolulu most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 72% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Des Moines to Honolulu route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $661 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $793, a difference of $132. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Honolulu?

    Some of the most popular sights in Honolulu are Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Convention Center and Kahala. These are among the most viewed places in Honolulu on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Des Moines to Honolulu flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $726. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Honolulu?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Honolulu takes 0h 00m, covering 3,939 miles.

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

    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 are flight prices from Des Moines to Honolulu looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Honolulu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $424, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 56m, compared with 10h 58m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 11h 56m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Honolulu?

    Honolulu is 5 hours behind Des Moines (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Honolulu Airport (HNL)?

    Honolulu Airport (HNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Lucky Owl Car Rental
    • Hertz
    • Sixt

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

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Honolulu range from $650 to $854, with an average of $726 over the past 12 months. Anything below $650 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Honolulu 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 Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $661 - about $132 less than Saturday (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Honolulu trip for August. Fares historically average $653 round-trip in that month - typically $385 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Honolulu Airport.
    - Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
    - Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel
    - Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport

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