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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Typical prices: $309-$420
American Airlines
Sat 12/29Fri 1/12
DSM - OKC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$140
Typical prices: $208-$349
Southwest
Tue 2/6
DSM - OKC • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Oklahoma City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $218 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Oklahoma City (DSM-OKC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Oklahoma City

Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 12
American Airlines Logo
7:43 pm - 11:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
4h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 7:13 pmOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
6h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$279American Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 14
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 12:23 amDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
7h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:01 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Mon, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 14
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 12:23 amDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
7h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:01 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 13
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 12:23 amDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
7h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:01 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Mon, Jan 11 - Fri, Jan 15
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 12:23 amDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
7h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:01 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Wed, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 15
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 12:23 amDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
7h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:01 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Wed, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 14
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 12:23 amDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
7h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:01 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 15
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 12:23 amDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
7h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:01 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 13
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 12:23 amDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
7h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:27 am - 4:38 pmOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$279Delta
Sat, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 15
American Airlines Logo
11:06 am - 6:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
7h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:14 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
4h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$369American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Oklahoma City flights

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Oklahoma City typically range from $309 to $420. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $279, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Oklahoma City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Oklahoma City. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 43% higher.

Key details for Des Moines to Oklahoma City flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$140
Beat the crowds with an average 69% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 130% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Oklahoma City

When to book flights from Des Moines to Oklahoma City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Oklahoma City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Des Moines to Oklahoma City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Oklahoma City?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Oklahoma City takes 00m, covering 475 miles.

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

    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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Oklahoma City range from $309 to $420, with an average of $370 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Des Moines to Oklahoma City 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 $279 to $1,292. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Oklahoma City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)?

    Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Avis
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Flights from Des Moines to Oklahoma City usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Oklahoma City Will Rogers World (OKC).

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

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Des Moines to Oklahoma City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $317 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $215.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 4h 42m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 5h 46m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Oklahoma City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $317, about $215 less than Tuesday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Oklahoma City trip for December. Fares historically average $291 round-trip in that month - typically $265 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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