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Cheapest round-trip
$295
Typical prices: $150-$410
American Airlines
Wed 12/12Mon 12/17
DSM - JAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$148
Typical prices: $175-$320
American Airlines
Sun 12/9
DSM - JAX • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Jacksonville. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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July
Cheapest • 59% price drop
July
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $340 (round-trip)
Lambert-St Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 4h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville (DSM-JAX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Jacksonville

Sat, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 17
American Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 6:48 pmDSM  Des Moines-JAX Jacksonville
6h 39m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 11:58 pmJAX  Jacksonville-DSM Des Moines
6h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$295American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 4:56 pmDSM  Des Moines-JAX Jacksonville
4h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 11:30 pmJAX  Jacksonville-DSM Des Moines
7h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$295American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17
Delta Logo
6:53 pm - 12:09 amDSM  Des Moines-JAX Jacksonville
4h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 10:38 pmJAX  Jacksonville-DSM Des Moines
5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$295Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17
Delta Logo
6:53 pm - 12:09 amDSM  Des Moines-JAX Jacksonville
4h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:53 amJAX  Jacksonville-DSM Des Moines
4h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$295Delta
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-JAX Jacksonville
5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 9:55 pmJAX  Jacksonville-DSM Des Moines
6h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$295United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 11:13 pmDSM  Des Moines-JAX Jacksonville
7h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 11:15 pmJAX  Jacksonville-DSM Des Moines
7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$295United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 10:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-JAX Jacksonville
6h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:18 pm - 12:26 amJAX  Jacksonville-DSM Des Moines
7h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$295American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Delta Logo
10:24 am - 5:43 pmDSM  Des Moines-JAX Jacksonville
6h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:05 am - 10:44 amJAX  Jacksonville-DSM Des Moines
6h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$295Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 10:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-JAX Jacksonville
5h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 2:15 pmJAX  Jacksonville-DSM Des Moines
9h 10m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Denver Intl
$300Southwest
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 5:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-JAX Jacksonville
9h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 2:15 pmJAX  Jacksonville-DSM Des Moines
9h 10m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Denver Intl
$305Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Jacksonville flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Jacksonville?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville typically range from $150 to $410. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $295, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Jacksonville?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Jacksonville. It’s 47% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 48% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Jacksonville?

•July is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Jacksonville at $115 round-trip.
•March ($489) and September ($417) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 325% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Des Moines to Jacksonville flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$148
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 69% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Jacksonville

When to book flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville

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Your Des Moines to Jacksonville flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Jacksonville?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Jacksonville takes 00m, covering 1,012 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Jacksonville?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Jacksonville flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville range from $150 to $410, with an average of $279 over the past 12 months. Anything below $150 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Des Moines to Jacksonville?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $136 round-trip, compared to $340 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Des Moines to Jacksonville changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $295 to $1,153. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to Jacksonville looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Jacksonville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Jacksonville Airport (JAX)?

    Jacksonville Airport (JAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $51 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Easirent
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Jacksonville?

    Flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Jacksonville (JAX).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville pass through?

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 12% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 64% on flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $150 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $413, a difference of $263.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Jacksonville?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 19m, compared with 4h 46m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 46m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Jacksonville?

    Jacksonville is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Jacksonville?

    Some of the most popular sights in Jacksonville are Mayo Clinic- Kinne Auditorium, Veterans Memorial Arena and EverBank Field. These are among the most viewed places in Jacksonville on KAYAK.

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