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$100 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport

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 George Bush Intcntl departing on 4/13. 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
$259
Overall average: $284
United Airlines
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DSM - IAH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$261
Typical prices: $209-$366
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Sat 5/2Fri 5/8
DSM - IAH • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $259 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $171 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl (DSM-IAH)

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

Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
United Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 9:21 pm
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IAH
6h 00m
1 stop
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8:13 pm - 10:43 pm
IAH
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DSM
2h 30mnonstop
$259United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 8
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8:15 am - 10:51 am
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IAH
2h 36mnonstop
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8:15 pm - 10:45 pm
IAH
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DSM
2h 30mnonstop
$261United Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Mon, Apr 6
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8:20 am - 10:56 am
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IAH
2h 36mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 10:43 pm
IAH
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2h 30mnonstop
$263United Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
5:12 am - 9:16 am
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IAH
4h 04m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:26 pm - 11:26 pm
IAH
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DSM
5h 00m
1 stop
$267American Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18
Delta Logo
6:41 pm - 11:59 pm
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IAH
5h 18m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 1:37 pm
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7h 42m
1 stop
$269Delta
Fri, Apr 3 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 1:48 am
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IAH
6h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 10:43 pm
IAH
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DSM
2h 30mnonstop
$273United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Tue, May 19
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 5:30 pm
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IAH
11h 15m
2 stops
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8:29 am - 1:37 pm
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5h 08m
1 stop
$274Delta
Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 8
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12:01 pm - 11:41 pm
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IAH
11h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:52 am - 8:36 pm
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DSM
10h 44m
2 stops
$279Delta
Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 5:40 pm
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IAH
2h 36mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 10:43 pm
IAH
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DSM
2h 30mnonstop
$283United Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 2
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8:21 pm - 10:01 pm
DSM
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IAH
25h 40m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:56 pm - 7:14 pm
IAH
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DSM
20h 18m
1 stop
$284Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston George Bush Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is October, where tickets cost $262 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $523 and $364 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $279 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$100
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport was $100 for a one-way ticket and $259 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Houston George Bush Airport?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport?

    On your way to Houston George Bush Airport, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Houston George Bush Intcntl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Houston are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $342 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 $298 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and IAH 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 Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $168 or less one-way and $359 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Houston. 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 George Bush Intcntl? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9428 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
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Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

10.0 ExcellentAsha, Mar 2026
MIA - IAH
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Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

The flight attendants and the service is getting worse by the day.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

Arriving plane went to wrong gate. Flight Attendant was late. Was in no Hurry when he arrived. Flight was fine. Plane had to wait 20 minutes to get assigned a gate due to designated gate tied up. barely connected.. Boarded extremely late on final leg of trip.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

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