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$235 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso (DSM-VPS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Valparaiso

Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Delta Logo
5:44 am - 10:35 amDSM-VPS
4h 51m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 pm - 10:43 pmVPS-DSM
4h 38m1 stop
$235Delta
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 17
Allegiant Air Logo
2:26 pm - 4:49 pmDSM-VPS
2h 23mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:00 am - 11:27 pmVPS-DSM
17h 27m2 stops
$237Allegiant Air
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Delta Logo
2:49 pm - 9:54 pmDSM-VPS
7h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:05 pm - 10:43 pmVPS-DSM
4h 38m1 stop
$241Delta
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 6
Delta Logo
5:44 am - 10:35 amDSM-VPS
4h 51m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:45 pmVPS-DSM
10h 45m2 stops
$242Delta
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Delta Logo
2:49 pm - 9:54 pmDSM-VPS
7h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:37 am - 4:45 pmVPS-DSM
7h 08m2 stops
$247Delta
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Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 27
Delta Logo
2:12 pm - 6:21 pmDSM-VPS
4h 09m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 pm - 10:43 pmVPS-DSM
4h 38m1 stop
$250Delta
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Fri, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:20 amDSM-VPS
4h 20m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:04 pm - 10:58 pmVPS-DSM
6h 54m1 stop
$275American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
6:28 am - 3:13 pmDSM-VPS
8h 45m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:24 am - 1:35 pmVPS-DSM
5h 11m1 stop
$281American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
Allegiant Air Logo
6:30 am - 11:40 amDSM-VPS
29h 10m2 stops
Allegiant Air Logo
1:40 pm - 8:54 amVPS-DSM
19h 14m2 stops
$326Allegiant Air
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Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 5:30 pmDSM-VPS
11h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:00 pm - 10:50 pmVPS-DSM
8h 50m2 stops
$341Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Valparaiso flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Valparaiso, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Valparaiso, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso is July, where tickets cost $212 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $581 and $402 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$235
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 43% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Valparaiso based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso was $235 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Valparaiso?

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Valparaiso.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Valparaiso flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Valparaiso flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso on on Wednesday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $372 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $400 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Valparaiso from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Valparaiso with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and VPS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Valparaiso from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $158 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Des Moines to Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach.
Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Des Moines to Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Wednesday

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Direct returns

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach to Des Moines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Valparaiso

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Valparaiso. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Valparaiso? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7980 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

2.0 MediocreGim, Jul 2025BGM - DTW
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

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

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

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