$89 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Michigan

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Michigan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids1 stop$196
Flint
Flint1 stop$310
Lansing
Lansing1 stop$305
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo1 stop$356
Chicago
Chicagononstop$189
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids1 stop$196
Flint
Flint1 stop$310
Lansing
Lansing1 stop$305
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo1 stop$356
Chicago
Chicagononstop$189

Book Cheap Des Moines to Michigan Plane Tickets

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

Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
10:21 am - 11:54 amDSM-ORD
1h 33mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 8:21 pmORD-DSM
1h 26mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 8:39 amDSM-ORD
1h 31mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 9:51 amORD-DSM
1h 31mnonstop
$190American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Sat, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 8:25 pmDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 2:20 pmORD-DSM
1h 20mnonstop
$194United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 10
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5:49 pm - 10:43 amDSM-ORD
16h 54m2 stops
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6:44 pm - 4:59 pmORD-DSM
22h 15m2 stops
Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Delta Logo
2:49 pm - 8:50 pmDSM-GRR
5h 01m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:14 amGRR-DSM
4h 14m1 stop
$197Delta
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Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 10
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 1:45 pmDSM-MDW
7h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 11:25 amMDW-DSM
5h 00m1 stop
$197Southwest
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Fri, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 12
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2:22 pm - 10:10 amDSM-DTW
18h 48m2 stops
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9:46 am - 1:22 pmDTW-DSM
4h 36m1 stop
Wed, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 23
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 11:55 amDSM-MDW
5h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 8:20 pmMDW-DSM
10h 35m2 stops
$202Southwest
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:28 pmDSM-MDW
6h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:08 pm - 5:42 pmMDW-DSM
4h 34m1 stop
$209Delta
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 1:09 pmDSM-ORD
1h 34mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:12 am - 10:39 amORD-DSM
1h 27mnonstop
$241United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Michigan flights

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

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Michigan flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Michigan.

The cheapest ticket to Michigan from Des Moines found in the last 72 hours was to Detroit, at $262 round-trip. The most popular route is from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $262.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Michigan?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $362 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Michigan, 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 Michigan is October, when tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $623 and $607 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Michigan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Des Moines to Michigan, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Michigan back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Airport

FAQs - booking Michigan flights

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

    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 Michigan.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Des Moines to Michigan 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 Michigan?

    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 from Des Moines to Michigan with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Michigan?

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Michigan?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Michigan is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $475 on average. Morning departures are around 29% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Michigan is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $668.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Michigan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Des Moines to the following destinations at these prices or less: Detroit $182 one-way - $318 round-trip; Chicago $235 one-way - $351 round-trip

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Michigan

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Michigan. 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 Michigan? 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 7980 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025DTW - SEA
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Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Boarding in Amsterdam is always chaotic. KLM/ Delta has not streamlined or made it efficient as it was boarding in Detroit . The food was mediocre The crew was unfriendly and more focused on getting things done quickly rather than service with a smile .

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

Coach seating is debilitating, neither my husband or I can walk the following day

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.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

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"

The flight got delayed 2.5 hrs due to a maintenance issue that cause a domino effect. American should have spare planes for when something like this happens.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

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