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Where can I fly from Des Moines?Prices from DSM, departing Sat 12/6 and returning Sat 12/13

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
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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
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3:23 pm - 1:29 pmALO-CUN
21h 06m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 10:23 pmCUN-ALO
8h 48m1 stop
$369American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 13
American Airlines Logo
3:23 pm - 2:51 pmALO-CUN
22h 28m1 stop
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5:11 pm - 2:53 pmCUN-ALO
22h 42m2 stops
$373American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:23 am - 9:15 amDSM-MAD
14h 52m1 stop
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11:15 am - 10:34 pmMAD-DSM
18h 19m1 stop
$432Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 8:40 amDSM-BCN
20h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:15 am - 10:38 amBCN-DSM
31h 23m2 stops
$438Delta
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Delta Logo
11:23 am - 9:15 amDSM-MAD
14h 52m1 stop
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10:00 am - 9:40 amMAD-DSM
30h 40m2 stops
$442Delta
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
Delta Logo
2:17 pm - 5:05 pmDSM-BCN
19h 48m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:15 am - 8:46 pmBCN-DSM
17h 31m2 stops
$457Delta
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Sat, Jan 10 - Thu, Jan 22
American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 5:55 pmDSM-BCN
17h 54m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 11:23 pmBCN-DSM
19h 43m1 stop
$480American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Iberia Logo
1:17 pm - 8:50 amDSM-MAD
12h 33m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 10:29 pmMAD-DSM
17h 29m1 stop
$557Iberia
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Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 12:55 pmDSM-LCY
15h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 10:20 pmLCY-DSM
18h 25m2 stops
$669Multiple Airlines
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Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Des Moines

 
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Recent round-trip domestic flight deals from Des Moines

Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
Frontier Logo
7:58 pm - 9:09 pmDSM-DEN
2h 11mnonstop
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4:18 pm - 7:03 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
$87Frontier
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Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 30
Frontier Logo
2:35 pm - 3:45 pmDSM-DEN
2h 10mnonstop
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10:53 am - 1:40 pmDEN-DSM
1h 47mnonstop
$88Frontier
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Sun, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 11:29 pmDSM-LAS
9h 08m1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:03 pmLAS-DSM
11h 03m1 stop
$154Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 8:44 pmDSM-LAS
3h 16mnonstop
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5:07 pm - 7:03 pmLAS-DSM
23h 56m1 stop
$155Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 24
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 4:00 pmDSM-MIA
6h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:55 pm - 9:35 pmMIA-DSM
5h 40m1 stop
$179Southwest
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Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
5:24 am - 7:48 amDSM-PHX
3h 24mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 8:04 pmPHX-DSM
2h 49mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Dec 5
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 6:45 pmDSM-MIA
9h 45m1 stop
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4:55 pm - 9:35 pmMIA-DSM
5h 40m1 stop
$189Southwest
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Fri, Jan 23 - Thu, Jan 29
American Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 10:46 pmDSM-HOU
6h 46m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:47 pm - 5:06 pmHOU-DSM
4h 19m1 stop
$229American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 4
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 10:35 pmDSM-HOU
10h 10m2 stops
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11:09 am - 4:29 pmHOU-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
$234Delta
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Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 4
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 10:35 pmDSM-HOU
10h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:09 am - 9:24 pmHOU-DSM
10h 15m2 stops
$239Delta
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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 (14% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Phoenix (8%) 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 San José del Cabo, Saint Thomas Island and Tokyo.

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, New York, Phoenix, Portland and Los Angeles. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Jacksonville at $92, while the most expensive was Boston, at $261.

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 Santa Ana at 3h 47m, followed by a flight to Miami at 3h 30m.

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 Nashville at $52.

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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 $160 one-way - $247 round-trip; Dallas $290 one-way - $377 round-trip; Chicago $216 one-way - $328 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4240 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Nov 2025ORD - LAS
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Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

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.

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

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

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

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.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

Did not get any refreshments. Crew was very nice but limited. Small seats

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

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.

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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