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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Memphis from $236

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Memphis departing on 8/21. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Memphis, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Memphis, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Memphis (DSM-MEM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Memphis 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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12:20 pm - 5:24 pmDSM-MEM
5h 04m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:14 amMEM-DSM
4h 14m1 stop
$236Delta
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Wed, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 24
5:56 am - 12:58 pmDSM-MEM
7h 02m1 stop
5:41 pm - 10:23 pmMEM-DSM
4h 42m1 stop
$326Delta
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Sun, Jun 16 - Mon, Jun 24
9:00 am - 11:36 pmDSM-MEM
14h 36m2 stops
10:08 pm - 11:11 amMEM-DSM
13h 03m1 stop
Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 19
5:00 am - 10:25 amDSM-MEM
5h 25m1 stop
7:00 pm - 12:05 amMEM-DSM
5h 05m1 stop
$360American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 16 - Mon, Jun 24
8:30 am - 11:30 amDSM-MEM
27h 00m2 stops
10:08 pm - 11:11 amMEM-DSM
13h 03m1 stop
Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 19
12:23 pm - 7:16 pmDSM-MEM
6h 53m1 stop
5:39 am - 10:50 amMEM-DSM
5h 11m1 stop
$444American Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 19
12:23 pm - 7:16 pmDSM-MEM
6h 53m1 stop
5:59 pm - 11:02 pmMEM-DSM
5h 03m1 stop
$464American Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 19
5:48 pm - 10:50 pmDSM-MEM
5h 02m1 stop
5:39 am - 10:50 amMEM-DSM
5h 11m1 stop
$466American Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
6:00 am - 2:53 pmDSM-MEM
8h 53m2 stops
7:30 am - 2:07 pmMEM-DSM
6h 37m1 stop
$481United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 24
6:05 am - 9:49 pmDSM-MEM
15h 44m1 stop
6:55 pm - 4:11 pmMEM-DSM
21h 16m2 stops
$549United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 16 - Mon, Jun 24

Flights from Des Moines to Memphis - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Memphis?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Memphis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Des Moines to Memphis, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Memphis, 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 Memphis is November, where tickets cost $287 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of tickets is $622 and $605 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Memphis?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Memphis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Memphis, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 35 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$236
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 50% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
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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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Memphis

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Memphis was $236 for a round-trip ticket.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Memphis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Memphis are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $396 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $397 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Memphis.

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

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

    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 Memphis with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and MEM 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 Memphis?

    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 Memphis from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Des Moines to Memphis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Memphis. 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 Memphis? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10826 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

10.0 ExcellentBranton, May 2024AVL - ATL
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It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

Des Moines - Memphis Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Memphis (MEM)United States

Return flight deals:

Memphis - Des Moines

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