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Cheapest round-trip
$196
Typical prices: $189-$435
Allegiant Air
Sat 7/18Wed 7/22
DSM - VPS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$215
Southwest
Thu 10/8
DSM - VPS • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
Wed, Sat
You can fly direct with Allegiant Air. Average duration is 2h 21m
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Cheapest • Avg $349 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 58m (one-way)
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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

Sat, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 22
Allegiant Air Logo
2:20 pm - 4:41 pm
DSM
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VPS
2h 21mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
1:26 pm - 3:46 pm
VPS
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DSM
2h 20mnonstop
$196Allegiant Air
Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18
Allegiant Air Logo
6:00 pm - 8:21 pm
DSM
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VPS
2h 21mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
5:31 pm - 7:51 pm
VPS
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DSM
2h 20mnonstop
$219Allegiant Air
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15
Allegiant Air Logo
10:15 am - 12:36 pm
DSM
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VPS
2h 21mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:11 am - 11:36 am
VPS
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DSM
2h 25mnonstop
$220Allegiant Air
Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18
Allegiant Air Logo
6:00 pm - 8:21 pm
DSM
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VPS
2h 21mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
5:31 pm - 7:51 pm
VPS
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DSM
2h 20mnonstop
$231Allegiant Air
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15
Allegiant Air Logo
10:15 am - 12:36 pm
DSM
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VPS
2h 21mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
8:17 pm - 11:19 pm
VPS
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DSM
27h 02m
2 stops
$242Allegiant Air
Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18
Allegiant Air Logo
6:00 pm - 8:21 pm
DSM
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VPS
2h 21mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:21 pm - 10:47 pm
VPS
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DSM
27h 26m
2 stops
$299Allegiant Air
Sat, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 22
Allegiant Air Logo
4:59 pm - 2:18 pm
DSM
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VPS
21h 19m
2 stops
Allegiant Air Logo
1:26 pm - 3:46 pm
VPS
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DSM
2h 20mnonstop
$301Allegiant Air
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 9:05 pm
DSM
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VPS
4h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:53 pm - 11:07 pm
VPS
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DSM
7h 14m
1 stop
$315American Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 12:36 pm
DSM
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VPS
2h 21mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:27 pm - 11:19 pm
VPS
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DSM
26h 52m
3 stops
$324Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19
Delta Logo
6:54 pm - 11:22 pm
DSM
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VPS
4h 28m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 10:29 pm
VPS
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DSM
5h 24m
1 stop
$327Delta
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso, Florida?

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 Valparaiso, Florida departing in July.

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 May, where tickets cost $206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $550 and $432 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $387, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$196
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% 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

  • How many flights are there between Des Moines and Valparaiso per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Des Moines and lands in Valparaiso, with an average flight time of 2h 21m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso was $215 for a one-way ticket and $196 for a round-trip.

  • 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Valparaiso, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this 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 Allegiant Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso are Delta and Allegiant Air. With an average price for the route of $391 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Allegiant Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $238 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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.

Direct departures

Des Moines to Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach to Des Moines

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Allegiant Air

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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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8440 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

2.0 MediocreHeather, Jun 2026
LGA - MCO
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Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

Excellent customer service and in flight experience as stated in previous comment Mke-Atl.

A three hour delay to board and then another hour on the tarmac because they couldn't get a tractor? Ugh.

Allegiant canceled the flight. The flight the next day was full. Allegiant did not provide any compensation besides a refund. Last time on Allegiant.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

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.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

Web site and app most difficult to access. Tel number not accessible. No answer at any time of day.

Plane had mechanic problem that was never explained. Had to bring a plane from another airport. Six hour delay. No apology for the delay. Not even an acknowledgment.

My experience with American Airlines was great. Unfortunately my stroller was not located and has not been given to me and or reached out in return for in regard to information.

It was awful. The communication between corporate and the crew on the ground left more to be desired. The crew even said that Corporate was waiting on answers because they themselves didn't know. Every hour, there was a new excuse. I also understood that passengers were angry, but the crew should have done a better job at crowd control. There was a racial exchange between passengers that could've been avoided has the crew acted sooner.

We sat on plane at gate delayed without communication as to why we were just sitting there

Flight was delayed by 6 hours... the level of incompetence was truly astounding. I won't be flying American Airlines again. I don't care if AA is direct and there is a layover with another airline, I'll take the layover.

Little time between flight from Dallas to flight to Gainesville. We chose this one, 43 minutes between, because the price for a connection with at least an hour between, was so much higher. Had to ask passengers on the Dallas flight to please allow us to deplane ahead of them. The economy passengers allowed this. We had to walk very fast to the next gate, 35 gates away. Thankfully all in the same terminal. Getting to the small Gainesville plane was a little confusing as you enter an area that is boarding many small planes at the same time. We stood in the wrong line for about 15 seconds before realizing it was not our Gainesville flight. Since I had boarded at this gate in the past, I knew to check the signs carefully so we weren’t lost. The first class seat experience was wonderful. I really enjoyed the upgrade. We were offered an alcohol drink as soon as we sat down. I got something different but it was a great gesture especially since we really had to hurry to make the flight. We had packed expecting we might miss this connection, but made it. Our luggage didn’t miss the flight. American Airlines delivered our bags to our home the next day. That was very convenient!

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

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.

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.

Departure down was really rough and ended up getting motion sickness on the flight

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