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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Typical prices: $305-$417
American Airlines
Mon 10/1Fri 10/5
DSM - LIT • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 16% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $288 (round-trip)
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Shortest trip • 5h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Little Rock (DSM-LIT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Little Rock

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
American Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 10:31 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 12:14 amLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
4h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$279American Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 4:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
10h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 5:50 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
7h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$284Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 3:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
9h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 8:45 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
9h 15m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl
$289Southwest
Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 11:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 8:10 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
5h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
American Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 11:52 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
4h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 11:07 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
5h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$408American Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 11:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 8:10 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
5h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$409United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
American Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 11:52 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
4h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 11:07 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
5h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$437American Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3
United Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 9:29 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
6h 29m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 9:41 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$447United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 9
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 3:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
9h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 10:10 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
11h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$448Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 9
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 3:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
9h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 10:10 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
12h 00m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl
$453Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Little Rock flights

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Little Rock start at $279. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $305 to $417. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $279 on American Airlines.

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

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Little Rock, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 190% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Des Moines to Little Rock flights

Low season

February
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Little Rock

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Your Des Moines to Little Rock flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Des Moines to Little Rock usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Little Rock (LIT).

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

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

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 71% on the Des Moines to Little Rock route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $275 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $947, a difference of $672. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Little Rock?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Little Rock. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 26m and 5h 37m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Des Moines to Little Rock 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 $279 to $796. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 5h 05m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 5h 14m via Lambert-St Louis (STL).

  • What car rental options are available at Little Rock Airport (LIT)?

    Little Rock Airport (LIT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $34 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Avis
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Little Rock range from $305 to $417, with an average of $326 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.

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