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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$294
Typical prices: $257-$359
Southwest
Fri 10/2Mon 10/5
DSM - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$53
Typical prices: $70-$173
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/17
DSM - HOU • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
Mon, Fri
You can fly direct with Allegiant Air. Average duration is 2h 31m
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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July
Cheapest • 30% price drop
March
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Hobby (DSM-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Hobby 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Hobby

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 1:50 am
DSM
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HOU
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:05 pm - 9:55 pm
HOU
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DSM
4h 50m
1 stop
$294Southwest
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 12:16 pm
DSM
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HOU
6h 36m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 10:37 pm
HOU
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DSM
5h 17m
1 stop
$299Delta
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 11:56 pm
DSM
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HOU
4h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:57 pm - 11:07 pm
HOU
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DSM
7h 10m
1 stop
$299American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 11:50 pm
DSM
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HOU
4h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:19 pm - 11:12 pm
HOU
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DSM
4h 53m
1 stop
$299American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
9:51 am - 3:43 pm
DSM
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HOU
5h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 11:12 pm
HOU
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DSM
6h 54m
1 stop
$299American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:20 am
DSM
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HOU
5h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 1:55 pm
HOU
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DSM
7h 20m
1 stop
$299Southwest
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
Delta Logo
2:34 pm - 10:39 pm
DSM
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HOU
8h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 6:09 pm
HOU
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DSM
7h 09m
1 stop
$299Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 9:45 am
DSM
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HOU
4h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 11:10 am
HOU
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DSM
6h 10m
1 stop
$299Southwest
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
2:54 pm - 10:05 pm
DSM
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HOU
7h 11m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 10:37 pm
HOU
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DSM
5h 17m
1 stop
$299Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 7:50 pm
DSM
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HOU
5h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 9:05 pm
HOU
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DSM
5h 45m
1 stop
$299Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Hobby flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport?

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 Houston Hobby Airport departing in October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Houston Hobby Airport from Des Moines usually cost between $209 and $537 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $294 on Southwest (Oct 2-Oct 5).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby Airport, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston Hobby Airport, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport is July, where tickets cost $227 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $484 and $366 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Houston Hobby 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 $156, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$53
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 48% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Hobby

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Hobby based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport flights

  • How many flights are there between Des Moines and Houston Hobby Airport per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Des Moines and lands in Houston Hobby Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 31m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport was $53 for a one-way ticket and $294 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Des Moines airport is called Des Moines and the only airport in Houston Hobby Airport is Houston Hobby.

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

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport on Monday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Houston, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Houston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $308 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $378 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and HOU 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 Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $106 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby.
Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Des Moines to Houston Hobby

Monday

Allegiant Air

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Friday

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Houston Hobby to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Hobby

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Hobby (HOU)