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Cheapest round-trip
$201
Typical prices: $268-$431
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/6Wed 5/9
DSM - VPS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$124
Typical prices: $177-$319
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/25
DSM - VPS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Valparaiso. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 40% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $357 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 5h (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso (DSM-VPS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Valparaiso

Thu, May 6 - Sun, May 9
Allegiant Air Logo
8:30 am - 10:45 amDSM  Des Moines-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
2h 15mnonstop
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4:49 pm - 7:17 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-DSM Des Moines
2h 28mnonstop
$201Allegiant Air
Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6
American Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 10:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
6h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 11:03 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-DSM Des Moines
6h 04m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$337American Airlines
Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 24
American Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 10:31 pmDSM  Des Moines-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
7h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 8:58 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-DSM Des Moines
7h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$361American Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 19
American Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 3:52 pmDSM  Des Moines-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
5h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:26 am - 2:31 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-DSM Des Moines
7h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$361American Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 25
Delta Logo
5:22 pm - 11:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 10:38 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-DSM Des Moines
5h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$376Delta
Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 19
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 6:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
10h 25m1 stop Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 8:40 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-DSM Des Moines
9h 40m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl
$387Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 9:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
14h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
2:05 pm - 10:05 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-DSM Des Moines
8h 00m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
$403Southwest
Sat, Apr 24 - Sat, May 1
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 10:13 amDSM  Des Moines-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
4h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 10:29 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-DSM Des Moines
5h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$429Delta
Thu, May 6 - Sun, May 9
Allegiant Air Logo
8:30 am - 10:45 amDSM  Des Moines-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
2h 15mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
2:00 pm - 2:55 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-DSM Des Moines
24h 55m2 stops Knoxville McGhee Tyson Newark
$437Allegiant Air
Thu, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 15
Allegiant Air Logo
8:16 pm - 10:31 pmDSM  Des Moines-VPS Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach
2h 15mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:20 am - 2:38 pmVPS  Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach-DSM Des Moines
31h 18m2 stops Flint Bishop Tampa St. Petersburg
$707Allegiant Air
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Valparaiso flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso typically range from $268 to $431. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $201, on Allegiant Air.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Valparaiso. It’s 25% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 33% higher.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Valparaiso at $218 round-trip.
•November ($876) and April ($476) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 301% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Des Moines to Valparaiso flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$124
Beat the crowds with an average 65% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 75% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso

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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Your Des Moines to Valparaiso flight questions, answered

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Valparaiso takes 00m, covering 860 miles.

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

    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 Valparaiso flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso range from $268 to $431, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $268 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $250 round-trip, compared to $357 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to Valparaiso looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Valparaiso are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $366, which is 67% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS)?

    Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    Flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso pass through?

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 71% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Des Moines to Valparaiso. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $275 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $485, a difference of $210.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Valparaiso?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h, compared with 5h 49m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 08m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Valparaiso flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $275, about $210 less than Monday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Valparaiso trip for May. Fares historically average $218 round-trip in that month - typically $658 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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