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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 10:25 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 9:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines takes 2h, covering 532 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines range from $407 to $597, with an average of $513 over the past 12 months. Anything below $407 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $404 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $519 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $291 to $884. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $166, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

Connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines most commonly pass through:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 84% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 66% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $399 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,167, a difference of $768.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Des Moines.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 48m, compared with 4h 17m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Des Moines is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.