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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to The Bahamas flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Des Moines to The Bahamas cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Des Moines to The Bahamas are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $676 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Des Moines to The Bahamas right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Des Moines to The Bahamas on KAYAK in the last week:

• Nassau Intl (NAS) from $534
• Gregory Town North Eleuthera (ELH) from $995
• Freeport Grand Bahama Intl (FPO) from $1,002

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to The Bahamas?

November is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $564. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $895.

Which airport in The Bahamas is the cheapest to fly to from Des Moines?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into The Bahamas are:

• Nassau Intl (NAS) (avg. price $690)
• Freeport Grand Bahama Intl (FPO) (avg. price $696)
• Marsh Harbour (MHH) (avg. price $715)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to The Bahamas?

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to The Bahamas, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 22% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to The Bahamas?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to The Bahamas during the morning with average prices of $715. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $947.

Key details for Des Moines to The Bahamas flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$534
Beat the crowds with an average 63% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 90% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Des Moines to Nassau

Your Des Moines to The Bahamas flight questions, answered

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

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Des Moines to The Bahamas?

    Yes. Fares from Des Moines to The Bahamas are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $612 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Des Moines to The Bahamas?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Des Moines to The Bahamas have ranged from $612 to $851.

  • What are the main airports serving The Bahamas?

    The Bahamas has 21 airports. The three busiest are Nassau Intl (NAS) (46% of arrivals), Gregory Town North Eleuthera (ELH) (23%) and Marsh Harbour (MHH) (15%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines to The Bahamas?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Des Moines to The Bahamas. One-stop options include:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines
    • United Airlines

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to The Bahamas?

    On flights from Des Moines to The Bahamas you can only book Economy Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in The Bahamas?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in The Bahamas include:

    • Bahamas Historical Society Museum
    • Cable Beach
    • Junkanoo Beach
    • Atlantis Aquarium

Your guide to booking Des Moines to The Bahamas flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for November when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 22% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Nassau Intl (NAS) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Des Moines. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Nassau, which is the most popular destination in The Bahamas. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Freeport, Georgetown and Port Royal.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to The Bahamas

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to The Bahamas? 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8692 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

My flight from Atlanta to Oklahoma City was delayed multiple times. I ended up arriving in Oklahoma City nearly two hours later at around 1:50 am the following morning. This was a highly disappointing experience.

2.0 MediocreAnant, Oct 2026
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My flight from Atlanta to Oklahoma City was delayed multiple times. I ended up arriving in Oklahoma City nearly two hours later at around 1:50 am the following morning. This was a highly disappointing experience.

My Delta flight 2423 from Atlanta to Oklahoma City got delayed multiple times. It was originally scheduled to depart at 10:41 pm EST with a 11:58 pm CST arrival in Oklahoma City. However, after multiple delays, the flight finally departed Atlanta at around 12:40 am and arrived in Oklahoma City at around 1:50 am. What was even more disappointing was that none of the crew members acknowledged, let alone apologize, for the delays. These delays were not due to weather and were only due to operational/mechanical issues on the part of Delta. As a former Platinum SkyMiles member, I valued loyalty with Delta. However, after having similar experiences in the recent past, I'll be switching my loyalty over to American Airlines going forward. This was a highly disappointing experience.

Love Delta. I'll take connections to stay on Delta even if another airline has a direct flight.

The main issue was the quantity of the drink. The hostess gave only half cup full of the soft drink. I was thirsty and was expecting full glass like every other time.

Delta always provides stellar service. I am always impressed and will try my best to travel via Delta if I can afford it.

Everything was pretty good. I would like to have more drinks (water) during four hours of the flight.

This flight was the flight we missed due to deltas delay at our first airport going TO Atlanta.

Wi-fi was out for the whole flight. I pay a premium to fly Delta because it has wifi and because it was out I didn’t get to work on anything I wanted to. I’ll have to make it up later this week by spending less time with my family.

I enjoyed the whole flight and the crew was amazing i dont usually fly delta

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

I need to note that this flight experience was generally fine but the boarding situation was absolutely a mess and there wasn’t any actual priority boarding. I rated the experience poorly because I’m am genuinely so frustrated with the crew on United taking the baggage space in first class. This flight it didn’t happen, but the last few flights (when I ironically don’t get an opportunity to provide feedback) have been spoiled because upon entering the first class cabin as one of the first few seated passengers, the overhead bins are full and ‘crew’’ tags are on the bags of those taking space. I don’t intend to infer some sort of a class or caste system but it’s absolutely ridiculous that the crew takes the overhead storage above and beyond their most loyal and lucrative customers. They should not even have economy space IMO. And I’ve gotten grief when I’ve noted to the crew the ridiculousness of the notion that the crew (who are the last off the plane) should have priority over flyers who pay. I hope you find a way to convey this message to United because it’s happening with increasing frequency and I intend to find a way to expose the specific crew members who are doing this on a flight by flight basis. (And I have a day job)

Great flight and crew. Need more legroom and DO NOT allow seats to recline.

Flight and crew were great. Need more legroom and do not allow seats to recline.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Had a crying baby and a toddler behind me so it was difficult to get comfortable. Searing was tight even for a relatively small person like myself (5’8” 155). Fast flight but arrived so early the gate assigned was still occupied by another plane so we had to wait for about 20-25 minutes to get reassigned to a new gate and get over there.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

Internet was not working for a bet . Hard to order food with our credit card because it was not in your system .

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

My overall experience with British Airways was good. The cabin crew were friendly and helpful, and the flight was comfortable. The food was average and could be improved, but overall, I had a pleasant experience.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Didnt realize i had bought a seat that couldnt recline. Not horrible as it was very short flight.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

Typically, I am always impressed with American personnel. These you run into the rude old hags that are still around. I can tell over my 40 years of flying with them, they have made strides in improving their attitudes.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Delayed, missed connecting flight, ground crew double charged for international charges, were super rude and told me to just”deal with it” when I complained. Horrible airline, very frustrating.

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