DSM - MEM

$270 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Memphis

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 8/8. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$270
Southwest
Sat 8/8Sat 8/15
DSM - MEM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$308
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/6
DSM - MEM • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $270 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Memphis. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $291 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 29m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 100% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Memphis

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 7:05 pm
DSM
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MEM
6h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 11:30 am
MEM
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DSM
6h 20m
1 stop
$270Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 7:55 pm
DSM
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MEM
7h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 11:30 am
MEM
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DSM
6h 20m
1 stop
$271Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 4:47 pm
DSM
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MEM
5h 17m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:43 am
MEM
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DSM
4h 43m
1 stop
$273Delta
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 11:13 am
DSM
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MEM
4h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 12:35 am
MEM
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DSM
6h 50m
1 stop
$274American Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 7:05 pm
DSM
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MEM
6h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 11:30 am
MEM
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DSM
6h 20m
1 stop
$278Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Thu, Aug 6
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 4:47 pm
DSM
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MEM
5h 17m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:18 am
MEM
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DSM
4h 18m
1 stop
$281Delta
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Delta Logo
5:56 pm - 10:11 pm
DSM
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MEM
4h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:18 am
MEM
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DSM
4h 18m
1 stop
$289Delta
Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 5
Delta Logo
6:37 pm - 11:24 pm
DSM
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MEM
4h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:18 am
MEM
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DSM
4h 18m
1 stop
$310Delta
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 7:05 pm
DSM
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MEM
6h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 7:25 pm
MEM
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DSM
11h 10m
2 stops
$316Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 7:05 pm
DSM
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MEM
6h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 7:25 pm
MEM
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DSM
11h 10m
2 stops
$317Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Memphis flights

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 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 round-trip 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 August, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $403 and $394 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$270
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% 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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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Memphis

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Memphis was $308 for a one-way ticket and $270 for a round-trip.

  • 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, and oneworld 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 $368 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $326 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8451 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

The flights are constantly late anymore, and they won't even give you a glass of water on the plane. For years, they were able to do a service on this flight from Atlanta to Knoxville and Knoxville Atlanta now they say it's too short of a flight. You can't even get a quick drink of water.

4.0 OkayKelli, Jun 2026
ATL - TYS
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The flights are constantly late anymore, and they won't even give you a glass of water on the plane. For years, they were able to do a service on this flight from Atlanta to Knoxville and Knoxville Atlanta now they say it's too short of a flight. You can't even get a quick drink of water.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

Smallest leg room I've ever had on a plane.

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

Flight was great. DELTA did a fantastic job! ATL was busy, as usual!

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

technology worked well and everything ran smoothly. The seats are quite cramped so please don't try to re-engineer the cabin to squeeze more bodies on board.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

late again! but its my only option to not take 9 hours to get to Memphis

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

The same with the other leg of the flight. Wi-Fi is more expensive than any other airline I've been on, and the charge is by the hour, not for the whole flight.

The flights was good, but could have more option to buy foods with it being a three and a half hours flights

all good still 18 min late taking off. Wish AA could get with the program and be one time for once.

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