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$95 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Des Moines

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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Des Moines

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Des Moines.
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10:31 am - 9:37 pmDTW-DSM
12h 06m1 stop
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7:15 pm - 9:36 amDSM-DTW
13h 21m1 stop
Fri, May 30 - Sun, Jun 1
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10:31 am - 11:42 amDTW-DSM
26h 11m1 stop
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12:32 pm - 9:36 amDSM-DTW
20h 04m1 stop
Wed, May 14 - Sun, May 18
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10:31 am - 11:42 amDTW-DSM
26h 11m1 stop
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12:32 pm - 9:42 pmDSM-DTW
32h 10m2 stops
Wed, May 14 - Sun, May 18
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11:43 am - 7:35 pmDTW-DSM
8h 52m1 stop
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8:20 pm - 12:44 amDSM-DTW
27h 24m1 stop
$290Frontier
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26
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9:10 pm - 11:50 pmDTW-DSM
3h 40m1 stop
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5:25 am - 11:05 amDSM-DTW
4h 40m1 stop
$326Southwest
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Fri, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 10
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12:25 pm - 3:05 pmDTW-DSM
3h 40m1 stop
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10:15 am - 4:50 pmDSM-DTW
5h 35m1 stop
$331Southwest
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14
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3:57 pm - 4:49 pmDTW-DSM
1h 52mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:28 pmDSM-DTW
14h 28m1 stop
$343Delta
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Fri, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 10
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1:26 pm - 11:39 pmDTW-DSM
11h 13m1 stop
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1:12 pm - 10:08 pmDSM-DTW
7h 56m1 stop
$348American Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
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8:44 am - 9:37 amDTW-DSM
1h 53mnonstop
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10:17 am - 1:01 pmDSM-DTW
1h 44mnonstop
$359Delta
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Fri, May 30 - Mon, Jun 2
American Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 5:43 pmDTW-DSM
10h 18m1 stop
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5:32 am - 12:52 pmDSM-DTW
6h 20m1 stop
$368American Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Sun, Jun 1
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Des Moines flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Des Moines on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Des Moines. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines is September, where tickets cost $344 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $667 and $589 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$95
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 43% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to Des Moines

When to book flights from Detroit to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines was $95 for a one-way ticket and $208 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Des Moines?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Des Moines?

    When flying out of Detroit you will be using Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You will be landing at Des Moines, also known as Des Moines.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Des Moines?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Des Moines?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Des Moines?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Des Moines.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Des Moines?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Des Moines on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Des Moines, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Des Moines are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $411 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $402 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to 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 Detroit to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Detroit 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 Detroit to 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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to 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 to Des Moines from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $359 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Des Moines

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Top airlines flying from Detroit to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Des Moines? 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
DeltaOverall score based on 7934 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

8.0 ExcellentFredrick, Apr 2025GSO - DTW
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Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

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