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).

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.

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) - 55% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 27% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 12% 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 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.

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 $686. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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 Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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 starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Budget • Alamo • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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.

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.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Oklahoma City?

American Airlines ($279) and United Airlines ($279) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Oklahoma City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Oklahoma City?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Oklahoma City route. 55% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Oklahoma City?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $218. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Oklahoma City which airport offers the shortest layover?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Oklahoma City layovers at 2h 36m over the past 3 months.

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

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

9:45 am - 4:11 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

6h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:25 pm - 5:29 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

5h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$279American Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11

12:52 pm - 6:29 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

5h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:26 pm - 9:23 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

6h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$279United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

1:27 pm - 8:18 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

6h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

9:02 am - 4:07 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$279United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

6:45 pm - 11:54 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:02 am - 4:07 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$279United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

1:50 pm - 10:50 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

9h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

5:05 am - 11:30 amOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

6h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

$284Southwest

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

3:10 pm - 10:05 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

6h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:50 am - 1:55 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

7h 05m2 stops Houston Hobby Denver Intl

$284Southwest

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11

5:55 am - 12:40 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

6h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

1:25 pm - 9:35 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

8h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

$284Southwest

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11

12:15 pm - 9:00 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

8h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

2:05 pm - 9:35 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

7h 30m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

$289Southwest

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

12:15 pm - 9:00 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

8h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:25 pm - 9:35 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

8h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

$289Southwest

Fri, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 10

9:45 am - 4:11 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

6h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:00 am - 9:54 amOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

4h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$308American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Oklahoma City

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

8:25 pm - 7:32 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

23h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

8:27 pm - 7:30 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

23h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

$531Frontier

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

6:14 am - 10:15 amDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

4h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:00 am - 9:15 amOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

4h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$617American Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 20

6:00 am - 11:07 amDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

5h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:38 am - 2:14 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

4h 36m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$617United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

11:27 am - 6:05 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

6h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 4:20 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$617United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

5:50 am - 4:10 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

10h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby

6:20 am - 1:20 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

7h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$622Southwest

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

1:20 pm - 11:05 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

9h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:15 am - 2:20 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$622Southwest

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

5:50 am - 4:10 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

10h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby

10:35 am - 10:00 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

11h 25m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Chicago Midway

$627Southwest

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

1:20 pm - 10:00 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

8h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

12:55 pm - 10:10 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

9h 15m2 stops Houston Hobby Denver Intl

$627Southwest

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

6:20 am - 11:05 amDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

4h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

5:45 am - 1:35 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

7h 50m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl

$672Southwest

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

6:20 am - 3:50 pmDSM Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

9h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Austin Bergstrom

5:45 am - 1:35 pmOKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines

7h 50m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl

$700Southwest

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Oklahoma City? 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 Oklahoma City departing in january.
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.

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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 $686. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
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 starting from around $13 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) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 12% 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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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