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Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport takes 00m, covering 826 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport range from $134 to $288, with an average of $228 over the past 12 months. Anything below $134 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $140 round-trip, compared to $358 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$76 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $334 to $1,825. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $220, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Houston Hobby (HOU).

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 76% on flights from Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $130 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $528, a difference of $398.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 35m, compared with 5h 14m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 22m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Some of the most popular sights in Houston Hobby Airport are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston Hobby Airport on KAYAK.