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$294 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Monterey

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 Monterey departing on 4/4. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$294
Typical prices: $313-$488
United Airlines
Sat 4/4Tue 4/7
DSM - MRY • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$647
United Airlines
Sat 12/27
DSM - MRY • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $294 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.2 score
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Monterey (DSM-MRY)

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

Sat, Apr 4 - Tue, Apr 7
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1:45 pm - 8:45 pmDSM-MRY
9h 00m2 stops
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5:05 am - 12:34 pmMRY-DSM
5h 29m1 stop
$294United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 4 - Tue, Apr 7
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3:15 pm - 11:32 pmDSM-MRY
10h 17m2 stops
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2:00 pm - 11:39 pmMRY-DSM
7h 39m2 stops
$299United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 4 - Tue, Apr 7
United Airlines Logo
5:03 pm - 8:56 pmDSM-MRY
5h 53m1 stop
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5:05 am - 12:34 pmMRY-DSM
5h 29m1 stop
$314United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:41 amDSM-MRY
8h 41m1 stop
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12:31 pm - 10:59 pmMRY-DSM
8h 28m1 stop
$359American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:41 amDSM-MRY
8h 41m1 stop
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9:52 am - 10:59 pmMRY-DSM
11h 07m2 stops
$364American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 9:22 amDSM-MRY
6h 12m1 stop
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4:26 pm - 11:54 pmMRY-DSM
5h 28m1 stop
$369American Airlines
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Sat, Apr 4 - Tue, Apr 7
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:32 pmDSM-MRY
17h 32m3 stops
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8:00 am - 8:32 pmMRY-DSM
10h 32m2 stops
$394United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
9:02 am - 6:41 pmDSM-MRY
11h 39m2 stops
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9:52 am - 10:59 pmMRY-DSM
11h 07m2 stops
$414American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Mon, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
5:07 am - 11:49 amDSM-MRY
8h 42m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 8:15 amMRY-DSM
10h 57m2 stops
$448American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 9:12 pmDSM-MRY
5h 57m1 stop
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5:05 am - 12:38 pmMRY-DSM
5h 33m1 stop
$481United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Monterey flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Monterey 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 Monterey?

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

When flying from Des Moines to Monterey, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$294
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Monterey

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Monterey based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Monterey

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Monterey was $647 for a one-way ticket and $294 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Monterey.

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

    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 Monterey.

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

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

    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 Monterey with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and MRY 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 Monterey?

    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 Monterey 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 airline flying from Des Moines to Monterey

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Monterey. 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 Monterey? 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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11030 reviews
7.5Boarding
6.4Food
8.0Crew
6.9Entertainment
7.2Comfort
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Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

8.0 ExcellentKohMeng, Oct 2025DFW - LAX
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Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Monterey

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Monterey (MRY)

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