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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Typical prices: $310-$389
American Airlines
Sun 2/4Thu 2/8
DSM - MEM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$140
Typical prices: $218-$303
Delta
Sat 9/15
DSM - MEM • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Memphis. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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August
Cheapest • 38% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $278 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 4h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Memphis (DSM-MEM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Memphis

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 1:47 pmDSM  Des Moines-MEM Memphis
6h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:17 pm - 7:09 pmMEM  Memphis-DSM Des Moines
4h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$279American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
5:57 pm - 11:18 pmDSM  Des Moines-MEM Memphis
5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:41 am - 1:30 pmMEM  Memphis-DSM Des Moines
6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$279American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
Delta Logo
10:59 am - 5:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-MEM Memphis
7h 00m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
3:35 pm - 10:33 pmMEM  Memphis-DSM Des Moines
6h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 12:32 pmDSM  Des Moines-MEM Memphis
6h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:17 amMEM  Memphis-DSM Des Moines
4h 17m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$279Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 5:42 pmDSM  Des Moines-MEM Memphis
6h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
4:33 pm - 11:33 pmMEM  Memphis-DSM Des Moines
7h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$279United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 12:23 amDSM  Des Moines-MEM Memphis
4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 12:04 pmMEM  Memphis-DSM Des Moines
5h 20m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$279American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 12:23 amDSM  Des Moines-MEM Memphis
4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 11:12 pmMEM  Memphis-DSM Des Moines
5h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$279American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 2:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-MEM Memphis
7h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 2:20 pmMEM  Memphis-DSM Des Moines
9h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
$284Southwest
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 5:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-MEM Memphis
11h 05m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 2:20 pmMEM  Memphis-DSM Des Moines
9h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
$289Southwest
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:19 amDSM  Des Moines-MEM Memphis
4h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
7:18 am - 1:49 pmMEM  Memphis-DSM Des Moines
6h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$289Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Memphis flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Des Moines to Memphis with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Memphis start at $279. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $310 to $389. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $279 on American Airlines.

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

  • August is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Memphis at $226 round-trip.
  • November ($403) and March ($394) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 78% 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 Memphis flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$140
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Memphis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Memphis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Des Moines to Memphis 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 Memphis?

    Flights from Des Moines to Memphis usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Memphis (MEM).

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

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

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 15% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 Memphis?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Des Moines to Memphis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $289 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $394, a difference of $105. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Memphis?

    Some of the most popular sights in Memphis are Beale Street, Graceland and FedEx Forum. These are among the most viewed places in Memphis on KAYAK.

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

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Memphis takes 0h 00m, covering 491 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Des Moines to Memphis?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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

    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 Memphis 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 $874. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Memphis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $163, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 4h 47m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What car rental options are available at Memphis Airport (MEM)?

    Memphis Airport (MEM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Hertz
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Alamo
    · Avis

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

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Memphis range from $310 to $389, with an average of $366 over the past 12 months. Anything below $310 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Memphis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $289 - about $105 less than Tuesday (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Memphis trip for August. Fares historically average $226 round-trip in that month - typically $177 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Memphis Airport.
    - Colonial Inn & Suites /Airport/Graceland
    - Knights Inn Memphis
    - Budget Host Inn & Suites Memphis

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Memphis

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Des Moines (DSM)
Memphis (MEM)