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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Las Vegas:

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 11:00 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 1:40 am.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas takes 3h 15m, covering 1,212 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 Las Vegas range from $206 to $401, with an average of $293 over the past 12 months. Anything below $206 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $293 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $276 round-trip and layover options via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) at $274.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Las Vegas flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Las Vegas are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $113, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport (LAS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Easirent
• Fox
• Ace
• Dollar
• Thrifty

Flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $183 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $395, a difference of $212.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Des Moines and Las Vegas. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Allegiant Air

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 30m, compared with 6h 15m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 22m via Lambert-St Louis (STL).

Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Des Moines (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Las Vegas are Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas Convention Center and Wynn Las Vegas. These are among the most viewed places in Las Vegas on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Des Moines to Las Vegas flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Allegiant Air: a checked bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You are welcome to unwind at either Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Las Vegas Airport or Best Western McCarran hotel once you arrive in Las Vegas. These hotels are ideally situated a few miles from the airport and offer state-of-the-art facilities such as luxurious suites, abundant parking, a fitness center, and a swimming pool.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the flight from DSM to LAS. All pets, however, should stay in their containers while at the airport. Only when pets are using pet relieving facilities or passing through security are there exceptions. Pets and service animals can relieve themselves at designated pet relief areas outside the terminal by the parking lots north of the skywalk.

DSM is committed to catering to the needs of all its travelers and is accessible to disabled passengers. There are accessible toilets, ramps, lifts, and Telephone Devices for the Deaf (TDD) in the main terminal area and concourses. Special assistance and wheelchairs are provided by your airline on request. You can access disabled parking from all levels of the main parking lot on allocated slots near the lifts.

About 1220 kg of carbon is emitted per person on a flight from DSM to LAS. The exact emission will depend on the number of stopovers. Nevertheless, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Southwest airlines continue to offer eco-friendly flights, emitting 52%, 42%, and 38% less carbon, respectively.