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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $310-$522
United Airlines
Mon 11/26Sat 12/1
DSM - OKC • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
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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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 22% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $218 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
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

Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:31 amDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 11:15 pmOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$257United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
Delta Logo
4:01 pm - 8:17 pmDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
4h 16m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 2:25 pmOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
7h 00m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$275Delta
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
American Airlines Logo
4:12 pm - 10:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
6h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 12:14 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$280American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
4:12 pm - 10:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
6h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
1:51 pm - 7:00 pmOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$290American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13
Delta Logo
6:54 pm - 11:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
5h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 10:42 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$292Delta
Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
7:23 am - 2:14 pmDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
6h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:07 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
4h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$295American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 10:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
7h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby
Southwest Logo
11:20 am - 5:50 pmOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
6h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$301Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:14 pmDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
8h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:39 pmOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
5h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$303United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 10:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
7h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 8:40 pmOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
10h 05m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Denver Intl
$306Southwest
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
American Airlines Logo
6:14 am - 10:15 amDSM  Des Moines-OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers World
4h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 12:14 amOKC  Oklahoma City Will Rogers World-DSM Des Moines
4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$319American 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 start at $257. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $310 to $522. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $257 on United Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Oklahoma City, it is 22% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 40% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Des Moines to Oklahoma City flights

Low season

October
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 120% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.

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 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 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?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Oklahoma City:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • 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) - 56% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 Oklahoma City?

    On the Des Moines to Oklahoma City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 44%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $298 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $532: a $234 difference. 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 0h 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 $257 to $1,286. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $310 to $522, with an average of $380 over the past 12 months. Anything below $310 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $298 - about $234 less than Tuesday (44% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Oklahoma City trip for August. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $540 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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