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$119 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis (DSM-IND)

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

Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 2
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10:20 am - 5:13 pmDSM-IND
5h 53m1 stop
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7:00 am - 10:14 amIND-DSM
4h 14m1 stop
$241Delta
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 11:29 pmDSM-IND
5h 04m1 stop
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7:05 am - 10:26 amIND-DSM
4h 21m1 stop
$245Delta
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Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 12:45 pmDSM-IND
5h 15m1 stop
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6:35 am - 11:00 amIND-DSM
5h 25m2 stops
$246Southwest
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10
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8:25 am - 8:13 pmDSM-IND
10h 48m1 stop
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7:43 pm - 4:59 pmIND-DSM
22h 16m2 stops
Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 5:10 pmDSM-IND
7h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 11:00 amIND-DSM
5h 25m2 stops
$251Southwest
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
Delta Logo
5:32 pm - 11:29 pmDSM-IND
4h 57m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 8:35 pmIND-DSM
4h 35m1 stop
$276Delta
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Mon, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 5
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8:35 am - 6:01 pmDSM-IND
8h 26m1 stop
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5:00 am - 2:40 pmIND-DSM
10h 40m1 stop
Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10
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8:00 am - 11:11 pmDSM-IND
14h 11m2 stops
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7:43 pm - 4:59 pmIND-DSM
22h 16m2 stops
Sun, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 4
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:17 pmDSM-IND
4h 17m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 2:20 pmIND-DSM
6h 15m1 stop
$297United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Thu, Oct 30
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-IND
5h 44m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:12 pmIND-DSM
11h 12m2 stops
$441United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Indianapolis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Indianapolis, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Indianapolis, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis is July, where tickets cost $259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $424 and $386 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis was $119 for a one-way ticket and $241 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Indianapolis?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

    Des Moines and Indianapolis are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Indianapolis.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $306 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $382 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

    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 Indianapolis.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?

    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 Indianapolis with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and IND 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 Indianapolis?

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

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Indianapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7981 reviews
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
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Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

6.0 GoodKristopher, Aug 2025HPN - ATL
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Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

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