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Cheapest round-trip
$251
Typical prices: $199-$390
Frontier
Fri 10/2Mon 10/5
DSM - MSP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$309
Typical prices: $199-$427
Delta
Thu 9/10Thu 9/17
DSM - MSP • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis (DSM-MSP)

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

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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2:51 pm - 1:38 pm
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MSP
22h 47m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:56 pm
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6h 56m
1 stop
$251Frontier
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Jan 9
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5:20 am - 12:00 pm
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MSP
6h 40m
1 stop
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5:00 am - 11:20 am
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6h 20m
1 stop
$261Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
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5:30 am - 9:45 am
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MSP
4h 15m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 11:30 am
MSP
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DSM
6h 00m
1 stop
$261Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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5:40 am - 9:45 am
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MSP
4h 05m
1 stop
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5:45 am - 11:25 am
MSP
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DSM
5h 40m
1 stop
$261Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:10 am - 11:45 am
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MSP
5h 35m
1 stop
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5:35 pm - 10:00 pm
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DSM
4h 25m
1 stop
$261Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 19
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7:15 am - 1:00 pm
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MSP
5h 45m
1 stop
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5:35 pm - 9:55 pm
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DSM
4h 20m
1 stop
$261Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19
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2:40 pm - 6:40 pm
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4h 00m
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5:35 pm - 9:55 pm
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4h 20m
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$261Southwest
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Oct 26
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5:10 am - 11:20 am
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6h 10m
1 stop
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7:00 pm - 10:55 pm
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DSM
3h 55m
1 stop
$261Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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7:00 am - 8:19 am
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MSP
1h 19mnonstop
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9:00 am - 10:17 am
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DSM
1h 17mnonstop
$309Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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2:46 pm - 3:57 pm
DSM
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MSP
1h 11mnonstop
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7:54 pm - 9:11 pm
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DSM
1h 17mnonstop
$309Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Minneapolis flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Minneapolis from Des Moines usually cost between $399 and $617 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $251 on Frontier (Oct 2-Oct 5).

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Minneapolis on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Des Moines, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis is September, where tickets cost $218 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $629 and $629 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $529, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Expert advice for your flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis

 
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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$100
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 42% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis was $100 for a one-way ticket and $251 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    Delta, American Airlines, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Minneapolis flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Minneapolis flight route.

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Minneapolis.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis on a daily basis.

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

    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 Minneapolis.

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

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

    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 Minneapolis with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and MSP 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 Minneapolis?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $228 or less one-way and $369 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Des Moines to Minneapolis St Paul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Des Moines to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Delta

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Thursday

Delta

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Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

Delta

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines

Monday

Delta

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Delta

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Thursday

Delta

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Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Minneapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis? 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 8482 reviews
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7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
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First flight was delayed which resulted in missing our connecting. As a result class was downgraded to economy on a later flight.

4.0 OkayShameem, Jul 2026
DEN - MSP
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First flight was delayed which resulted in missing our connecting. As a result class was downgraded to economy on a later flight.

Friendly flight attendant Quick checking for baggage drop Quick TSA lines

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

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 seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

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