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$349 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Lihue

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Lihue departing on 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Lihue (DSM-LIH)

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

Sat, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 20
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 3:35 pmDSM-LIH
11h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 10:43 amLIH-DSM
10h 03m1 stop
$573United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 20
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 8:25 pmDSM-LIH
16h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 10:43 amLIH-DSM
10h 03m1 stop
$578United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:30 pmDSM-LIH
14h 30m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:44 pm - 1:49 pmLIH-DSM
11h 05m1 stop
$579American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
8:16 am - 2:27 pmDSM-LIH
11h 11m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:44 pm - 8:25 amLIH-DSM
13h 41m2 stops
$580American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 4:00 pmDSM-LIH
14h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 4:45 pmLIH-DSM
15h 05m1 stop
$581Southwest
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Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9
American Airlines Logo
5:58 am - 7:46 pmDSM-LIH
17h 48m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 2:56 pmLIH-DSM
12h 26m2 stops
$584American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:30 pmDSM-LIH
14h 30m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:44 pm - 1:49 pmLIH-DSM
11h 05m1 stop
$609American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 4:00 pmDSM-LIH
14h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 8:20 pmLIH-DSM
18h 40m2 stops
$614Southwest
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Sat, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 20
United Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 8:25 pmDSM-LIH
14h 02m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 2:10 pmLIH-DSM
13h 30m2 stops
$616United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 15
Delta Logo
7:03 am - 7:03 pmDSM-LIH
17h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:40 pm - 10:43 pmLIH-DSM
20h 03m2 stops
$942Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Lihue flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Lihue to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Lihue, 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 Lihue is April, where tickets cost $558 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,091 and $1,072 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$349
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Lihue

When to book flights from Des Moines to Lihue

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Lihue based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Lihue

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Lihue was $349 for a one-way ticket and $573 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    On your way to Lihue, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Lihue.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Lihue are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $762 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $760 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Lihue.

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

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

    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 Lihue with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and LIH 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 Lihue?

    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 Lihue 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 airlines flying from Des Moines to Lihue

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Lihue. 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 Lihue? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8904 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
8.1Crew
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Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

2.0 MediocreV, Jul 2025MIA - EWR
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Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

We had to turn around and head back to Manchester. Problem with a plane engine.

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

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