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Cheapest round-trip
$328
Typical prices: $384-$768
American Airlines
Sat 11/3Fri 11/9
DSM - MGM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$373
Typical prices: $283-$283
American Airlines
Tue 10/2
DSM - MGM • 1 stop
When to travel
July
Cheapest • 25% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Cheapest • Avg $423 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 5h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Montgomery (DSM-MGM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Montgomery

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 5:42 pmDSM  Des Moines-MGM Montgomery Dannelly Field
7h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 11:26 pmMGM  Montgomery Dannelly Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$328American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-MGM Montgomery Dannelly Field
8h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
1:22 pm - 11:42 pmMGM  Montgomery Dannelly Field-DSM Des Moines
10h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$334United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-MGM Montgomery Dannelly Field
8h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
1:22 pm - 11:42 pmMGM  Montgomery Dannelly Field-DSM Des Moines
10h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$339United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9
Delta Logo
10:22 am - 8:33 pmDSM  Des Moines-MGM Montgomery Dannelly Field
10h 11m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:51 amMGM  Montgomery Dannelly Field-DSM Des Moines
4h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$358Delta
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:17 pmDSM  Des Moines-MGM Montgomery Dannelly Field
8h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 10:30 pmMGM  Montgomery Dannelly Field-DSM Des Moines
5h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$388United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9
Delta Logo
10:22 am - 8:33 pmDSM  Des Moines-MGM Montgomery Dannelly Field
10h 11m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:51 amMGM  Montgomery Dannelly Field-DSM Des Moines
4h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$393Delta
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:17 pmDSM  Des Moines-MGM Montgomery Dannelly Field
8h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:10 pmMGM  Montgomery Dannelly Field-DSM Des Moines
13h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$394United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:17 pmDSM  Des Moines-MGM Montgomery Dannelly Field
8h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:14 pmMGM  Montgomery Dannelly Field-DSM Des Moines
9h 44m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$394United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
United Airlines Logo
9:37 am - 10:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-MGM Montgomery Dannelly Field
12h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:10 pmMGM  Montgomery Dannelly Field-DSM Des Moines
13h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$399United Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
United Airlines Logo
1:02 pm - 10:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-MGM Montgomery Dannelly Field
9h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:32 pmMGM  Montgomery Dannelly Field-DSM Des Moines
14h 02m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$399United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Montgomery flights

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Montgomery start at $328. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $384 to $768. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $328 on American Airlines.

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Key details for Des Moines to Montgomery flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$373
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 93% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Montgomery

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Your Des Moines to Montgomery flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Montgomery?

    Flights from Des Moines to Montgomery usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Montgomery Dannelly Field (MGM).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Montgomery?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Montgomery.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Montgomery pass through?

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to Montgomery most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 44% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 44% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Montgomery?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 60% on the Des Moines to Montgomery route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $367 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $904, a difference of $537. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Montgomery?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Montgomery. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 06m and 6h 35m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Montgomery?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Des Moines to Montgomery changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $683. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to Montgomery looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Montgomery are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $466, which is 64% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Montgomery?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 06m, compared with 5h 37m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 35m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What car rental options are available at Montgomery Dannelly Field Airport (MGM)?

    Montgomery Dannelly Field Airport (MGM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Avis

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Montgomery flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Montgomery range from $384 to $768, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $384 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Montgomery flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Friday flights average $367 - about $537 less than Monday (59% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Montgomery trip for July. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $606 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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