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$115 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 5/30. 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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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl.
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United Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 8:32 amDSM-IAH
2h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 10:22 pmIAH-DSM
2h 22mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26
United Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 8:32 amDSM-IAH
2h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 10:20 amIAH-DSM
5h 15m1 stop
$219United Airlines
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26
Frontier Logo
7:20 pm - 11:53 pmDSM-IAH
28h 33m1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:28 am - 6:30 pmIAH-DSM
7h 02m1 stop
$228Frontier
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 19
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 10:44 pmDSM-IAH
5h 17m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:21 pmIAH-DSM
7h 21m1 stop
$229American Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Tue, May 27
Delta Logo
6:07 am - 5:52 pmDSM-IAH
11h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
3:59 pm - 11:03 pmIAH-DSM
7h 04m1 stop
$234Delta
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Wed, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 20
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 10:44 pmDSM-IAH
5h 17m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 11:52 pmIAH-DSM
5h 24m1 stop
$235American Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 10:57 pmDSM-IAH
5h 27m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:37 am - 12:27 pmIAH-DSM
5h 50m1 stop
$249Delta
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Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18
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7:30 am - 5:31 amDSM-IAH
22h 01m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 9:37 pmIAH-DSM
32h 07m2 stops
Wed, May 21 - Thu, May 22
Frontier Logo
7:20 pm - 11:53 pmDSM-IAH
28h 33m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:52 am - 6:30 pmIAH-DSM
11h 38m1 stop
$270Frontier
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Mon, May 19 - Wed, May 21
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1:21 pm - 5:31 amDSM-IAH
16h 10m1 stop
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8:44 pm - 3:36 pmIAH-DSM
18h 52m2 stops
Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26
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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 Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston George Bush Airport, Wednesday 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 August, where tickets cost $288 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $513 and $489 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $911, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$115
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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.
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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 $115 for a one-way ticket and $209 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 Delta 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Houston George Bush Airport.

  • 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 $366 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 7.2.

  • 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 $244 or less one-way and $385 or less round-trip.

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

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Houston George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

Monday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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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 8696 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
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The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

8.0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Apr 2025BTR - IAH
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The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My suitcase was destroyed. The top part where the handle is is completed broken. And unusable now.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

I had a bad experience with the security at IAH and felt like a sardine on all 4 legs of my journey.

I don’t understand the purpose of the orange “priority” tag on my bag. This tagged, my bag is last or near to the last bag to come down the carousel at IAH.

Oh my gosh, I loved my experience with United! they made me want to travel more often.

The planes are so dirty! Food crumbs and finger print smudges, Dust over the vents and carpet stains. It’s disgusting.

The bag drop personal were not helpful. There was no food on the flight. Boeing aircraft, lousy as always. Everything else was fine.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

Any sort of gluten free snack option would be nice

I had a carry on and a personal bag. I put my personal item under my seat and on way to the seat I put my bag up. I usually close my eyes and rest as I was on call for last 36 hours. I heard very loud announcements that someone needs to identify their bag. Pretty sure it was not mine until the hostess pointed out my jacket details attached to the bag. I asked why she got my bag out. I got berated and did not want to create a scene. But this person needs to be talked to.

Between Las Vegas and Dallas was okay But, once in the Dallas airport, notice, I have disability and ask for a wheelchair, they leave in a middle of nowhere, the personal in charge try to push me on a cart where I couldn't sit because was to high. Then they don't care about me, they bulling, till I start to yelling and crying, ask to everyone around, who can help me. The man in charge make a despective movements and said you are to loosing the fly. The last name in his batch started with an H, I did not have the full name. A nightmare. After all, a woman in charge was walking very slowly and asking me for a tip cause she was helping me to reach the fly. For years, AA has been the preferred airline. The personal in charge of the disabled people are discriminate me. Thank you Kayak.

Flight was late and missed connecting flight. They could have better accommodated, but instead did an overnight and had to arrive the next afternoon.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

April was the flight attendant in first class and was the most pleasant, cordial and efficient person I have seen on a flight in years. Good example of the type of people AA should hire to increase customer satisfacdtion.

Two flight changes before the scheduled flight. On the day of the flight, the flight was delayed, which caused the connecting flight to be missed. Then, I was directed to another airport (CUN) and traveled to Tulum. American gave a $12 voucher for lunch. The least expensive item on the menu at a Mexican restaurant was $9.99. Driving to Tulum was a bad auto crash, and traffic was delayed two-plus hours. The bottom line is that we should have been at the hotel at noon, but it ended up at 11:30 PM.

The boarding experience was good; $20 for wifi per flight is uncompetitive compared to Delta, Southwest, and others, and puts American lower on my list given similar pricing.

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