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Among airlines operating Des Moines to Minneapolis flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Des Moines and Minneapolis.

Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $233 round-trip via Lambert-St Louis (STL), compared to $379 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Connecting flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis most commonly pass through:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 65% on the Des Moines to Minneapolis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $738, a difference of $478. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Minneapolis flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field and Target Center. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:41 am and lands at 7:56 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 9:10 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis takes 1h 15m, covering 232 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $212 to $857. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 09m, compared with 5h 19m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis range from $259 to $529, with an average of $339 over the past 12 months. Anything below $259 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Des Moines to Minneapolis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.