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Where can I fly from Des Moines?Prices from DSM, departing Tue 3/3 and returning Tue 3/10

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

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 11:16 am
DSM
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CUN
14h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:53 am - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
9h 23m
1 stop
$293Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 11:16 am
DSM
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CUN
14h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:53 am - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
9h 23m
1 stop
$299Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 11:16 am
DSM
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CUN
14h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:08 am - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
9h 08m
1 stop
$315Frontier
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:24 am - 9:15 am
DSM
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MAD
20h 51m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:00 am - 8:45 pm
MAD
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DSM
17h 45m
2 stops
$465Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Lufthansa Logo
2:04 pm - 11:35 pm
DSM
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MAD
27h 31m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:35 pm - 6:08 pm
MAD
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DSM
53h 33m
2 stops
$469Lufthansa
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
British Airways Logo
10:04 am - 8:00 pm
DSM
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MAD
26h 56m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 10:34 pm
MAD
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DSM
15h 34m
1 stop
$479British Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 8:20 am
DSM
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BCN
34h 21m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:30 am
BCN
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DSM
51h 55m
2 stops
$482United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
American Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 1:40 pm
DSM
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BCN
17h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 11:42 pm
BCN
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DSM
20h 07m
1 stop
$484American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
British Airways Logo
10:04 am - 11:20 am
DSM
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BCN
18h 16m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:40 am - 6:28 pm
BCN
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DSM
17h 48m
2 stops
$486British Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:25 pm - 8:10 am
DSM
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LCY
13h 45m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:20 am - 10:38 pm
LCY
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DSM
18h 18m
2 stops
$659Virgin Atlantic

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip domestic flight deals from Des Moines

Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Mar 6
Frontier Logo
7:17 pm - 8:20 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 03mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:30 pm - 7:16 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 46mnonstop
$86Frontier
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 25
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 9:26 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 05mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:30 pm - 7:16 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 46mnonstop
$87Frontier
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 9:26 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 05mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:30 pm - 7:16 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 46mnonstop
$88Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6
Frontier Logo
7:59 pm - 10:11 am
DSM
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DFW
14h 12m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:15 am - 7:16 pm
DFW
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DSM
14h 01m
1 stop
$142Frontier
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30
Allegiant Air Logo
8:15 pm - 9:31 pm
DSM
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LAS
3h 16mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
1:06 pm - 6:01 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 55mnonstop
$176Allegiant Air
Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14
Allegiant Air Logo
7:30 am - 8:49 am
DSM
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LAS
3h 19mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:00 am - 10:53 am
LAS
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DSM
2h 53mnonstop
$177Allegiant Air
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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LGA
7h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 9:41 pm
LGA
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DSM
7h 42m
2 stops
$335United Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 9:50 pm
DSM
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LGA
5h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:50 am - 8:50 pm
LGA
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DSM
11h 00m
2 stops
$337Southwest
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
American Airlines Logo
10:04 am - 7:29 pm
DSM
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JFK
8h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:29 am - 1:18 pm
JFK
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DSM
5h 49m
1 stop
$338American Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 11:29 am
DSM
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LGA
2h 44mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 7:57 pm
LGA
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DSM
3h 17mnonstop
$340American Airlines
Booking Insights

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 Phoenix (11% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are New York (9%) and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (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 Bangkok, Tokyo 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, Chicago, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Boston. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Jacksonville at $131, while the most expensive was Los Angeles, at $280.

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 3h 57m. The next longest is Santa Ana at 3h 47m, followed by a flight to Portland at 3h 43m.

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 Denver and cost $33. The next cheapest destinations were Nashville at $41 and Sarasota at $51.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$32
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% 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 $183 one-way - $294 round-trip; Chicago $206 one-way - $414 round-trip; Phoenix $209 one-way - $338 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 4273 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
Airline reviews

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

10.0 ExcellentJoseph, Jan 2026
BWI - RIC
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WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

I was trying to take 2 one and a half hour one way trips and I experienced almost 20 delays over the course of those two trips. Only a few of them were due to weather the rest was disorganization

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

Crew was helpful and cheerful especially when they had no refreshments to work with. The plane was never serviced and had nothing but limited water and coffee onboard. For the price point, a concern of services.

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

Flight was canceled. I asked to be rerouted to OKC and then took an Uber.

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

On time on a day with lots of weather cancellations on other flights. Thank you for getting me home during a winter storm!

Don't change gate multiple times make people run across the airport. Announce delays in a timely manner. Have maintenance crew ready. Don't delay and keep passengers on the plane for 3 hrs. on tarmac.

My 90 year old father flew with me. He needed wheel chair assistance and is nearly deaf. The staff was amazing with him.

It was fine. Nobody was outstandingly friendly but no one was rude and everything was smooth . The captain thanked us for flying but no one greeted me as I walked on the plane or as I exited which is the least they could do lol

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

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

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

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

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