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Where can I fly from Des Moines?Prices from DSM, departing Wed 11/26 and returning Wed 12/3

Book Cheap International Flights from Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines 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 international flight deals from Des Moines to anywhere

Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 13
American Airlines Logo
3:23 pm - 12:23 pmALO-CUN
20h 00m2 stops
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8:45 am - 10:23 pmCUN-ALO
14h 38m2 stops
$367American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 13
American Airlines Logo
3:23 pm - 11:49 amALO-CUN
19h 26m1 stop
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8:45 am - 10:23 pmCUN-ALO
14h 38m2 stops
$373American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 9:10 amDSM-CUN
15h 40m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 10:46 pmCUN-DSM
10h 11m1 stop
$377Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:20 am - 8:00 amDSM-BCN
38h 40m2 stops
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10:55 am - 10:34 pmBCN-DSM
18h 39m1 stop
$394Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Air Canada Logo
6:50 pm - 9:35 amDSM-BCN
31h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:35 pm - 11:44 pmBCN-DSM
17h 09m2 stops
$395Air Canada
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:20 am - 8:00 amDSM-BCN
38h 40m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:55 am - 10:34 pmBCN-DSM
18h 39m1 stop
$404Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Virgin Atlantic Logo
2:16 pm - 9:15 amDSM-MAD
11h 59m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:15 am - 10:34 pmMAD-DSM
18h 19m1 stop
$413Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Virgin Atlantic Logo
2:16 pm - 9:15 amDSM-MAD
11h 59m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:15 am - 9:15 pmMAD-DSM
41h 00m2 stops
$415Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Virgin Atlantic Logo
2:16 pm - 9:15 amDSM-MAD
11h 59m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:15 am - 8:46 pmMAD-DSM
40h 31m2 stops
$417Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:20 am - 7:15 amDSM-LCY
14h 55m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:05 pm - 8:46 pmLCY-DSM
30h 41m2 stops
$639Virgin Atlantic
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Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines 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 domestic flight deals from Des Moines

Tue, Dec 23 - Fri, Dec 26
Frontier Logo
2:35 pm - 3:45 pmDSM-DEN
2h 10mnonstop
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4:59 pm - 7:44 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
$94Frontier
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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 10
Frontier Logo
2:32 pm - 3:39 pmDSM-DEN
2h 07mnonstop
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11:01 am - 1:47 pmDEN-DSM
1h 46mnonstop
$102Frontier
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Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 19
Allegiant Air Logo
7:28 pm - 8:44 pmDSM-LAS
3h 16mnonstop
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2:09 pm - 7:04 pmLAS-DSM
2h 55mnonstop
$142Allegiant Air
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Mon, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 7:38 pmDSM-LAS
7h 06m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:54 pm - 10:45 pmLAS-DSM
2h 51mnonstop
$143Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
Allegiant Air Logo
3:45 pm - 4:58 pmDSM-LAS
3h 13mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
10:36 am - 3:27 pmLAS-DSM
2h 51mnonstop
$144Allegiant Air
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
American Airlines Logo
5:21 am - 7:41 amDSM-PHX
3h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:12 pm - 11:59 pmPHX-DSM
2h 47mnonstop
$177American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Thu, Dec 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 pm - 8:21 amDSM-PHX
12h 52m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:58 am - 11:30 amPHX-DSM
24h 32m1 stop
$178Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
American Airlines Logo
5:21 am - 7:41 amDSM-PHX
3h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:12 pm - 11:59 pmPHX-DSM
2h 47mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Delta Logo
11:23 am - 5:52 pmDSM-HOU
6h 29m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:31 pmHOU-DSM
7h 31m1 stop
$229Delta
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Delta Logo
2:59 pm - 10:48 pmDSM-HOU
7h 49m2 stops
Delta Logo
2:32 pm - 10:34 pmHOU-DSM
8h 02m1 stop
$234Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Des Moines

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Des Moines?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Des Moines.
Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Des Moines is New York (9% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Phoenix (9%) and Washington, D.C. (6%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Des Moines?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Des Moines.
There are many international destinations you can fly to from Des Moines. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Paris, San José del Cabo and San Juan.

Which cities can I fly to direct from Des Moines?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Des Moines. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Orlando at $62, while the most expensive was Philadelphia, at $336.

What is the longest direct flight from Des Moines?

The longest direct flight you can take from Des Moines is to Los Angeles, with a duration of 4h 25m. The next longest is Portland at 3h 48m, followed by a flight to Santa Ana at 3h 47m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Des Moines?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Jacksonville and cost $42. The next cheapest destinations were Boston at $48 and Tampa at $51.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$19
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Denver

FAQs for booking flights out of Des Moines

  • What are my parking options at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?

    If you will be driving your own car to the airport and will need to leave it there for the duration of your trip, you will be happy to know that there are several parking options available. You can take advantage of any of the four economy lots: green, blue, red, or grey. If you are planning to be gone a bit longer, make use of either the long-term lot or the long-term premium lot. All parking lots and garages offer free shuttles to the terminal once you have parked your vehicle. Check the availability of each of these lots on the DSM website to avoid hiccups upon arrival.

  • Does the Des Moines International Airport offer any services for business travelers?

    Corporate travelers that need to get some work done ahead of their flight out of Des Moines will be glad to know that DSM offers meeting and conference rooms onsite. There are two conference rooms on the Airport Skywalk level, one holding up to 12 people and the other holding up to 80. For smaller meeting rooms, you need to personally contact the airport.

  • How can I get to the Des Moines airport from downtown Des Moines?

    If you need to get to DSM from downtown Des Moines without driving your own car, you have a few options. If you are looking to save money, opt for the public bus. You can either take bus 6 from Platform C or bus 7 from Platform D to reach the airport directly from downtown. These buses will take about 45 minutes and 1 hour to reach the airport, respectively. Or, you can take a taxi or rideshare like Uber or Lyft. These are more expensive but they will take just over 10 minutes to reach the terminal.

  • Does DSM offer assistance to passengers with reduced mobility?

    Yes, passengers flying from DSM with reduced mobility need not worry. Not only are all facilities within the airport accessible to those with disabilities, but there are also wheelchairs for rent, designated accessible ground transportation available, and service animal-friendly facilities. If you need to take advantage of any of these services or you have a specific need, contact your airline at least 2 days before your departure date.  

  • What is Des Moines also known as?

    Des Moines Airport’s airport code is DSM. It can also be referred to as Des Moines, Des Moines Intl.

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight 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?

    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 your destination with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

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

    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 from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Des Moines to the following destinations at these prices or less: Denver $167 one-way - $234 round-trip; Dallas $201 one-way - $372 round-trip; Chicago $213 one-way - $327 round-trip
  • If you're flying out of Des Moines International Airport (DSM), you'll be happy to know that this airport serves direct flights to over 30 destinations throughout the United States, so getting to your destination will be easy and convenient.
  • If you're being dropped off by a loved one before your flight, it is useful to know that the first 20 minutes in the hourly parking lot are free of charge in case your driver needs to help you with your luggage or simply wants to accompany you in to say goodbye.
  • Those traveling with pets or service animals will be delighted to know that there is a designated pet relief area outside the airport near the parking garage north of the skywalk. It is best to have your pet relieve itself here before entering the airport.
  • If you're hungry ahead of your flight out of Des Moines, head to one of the local food spots inside the airport to get a last taste of the city before you leave. The airport collaborates with several local restaurants to bring some flavor from the city and into your travel experience.
  • If you are taking an international flight from Des Moines, you should know that you need to exchange any currency before arriving at the airport, as there is no place to do so inside DSM.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Worldwide? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4238 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

10.0 ExcellentStacy, Oct 2025SMF - DEN
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Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Great smooth flight. Had a seating change, but that was an improvement. Thanks United Airways Crew.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

Terrible. Our luggage was delayed and couldn’t be delivered for several days. We got bad information from the airline agents at baggage claim. We had to pick up our car so we wouldn’t be charged for an extra day. We got lost in the maze of airport parking. The baggage claim agents didn’t offer us any compensation for our extra time and expense. We are tired, hungry and very frustrated.

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

Delayed delayed delayed and no offer for food or vouchers

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

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.

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