Which airports can I use when flying from Fresno to Des Moines?

Flights from Fresno to Des Moines usually depart from Fresno Airterminal (FAT) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Fresno to Des Moines?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fresno to Des Moines: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Fresno to Des Moines pass through?

One-stop flights from Fresno to Des Moines most commonly connect through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 47% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 25% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 21% of one-stop connections • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 7% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Fresno to Des Moines?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Fresno to Des Moines. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $412 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $952, a difference of $540. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

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.

How long is a flight from Fresno to Des Moines?

A nonstop flight from Fresno to Des Moines takes 00m, covering 1,428 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Fresno to Des Moines?

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.

Have flight prices from Fresno to Des Moines changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $436 to $736. That means the highest observed fare was about 68% higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Fresno to Des Moines looking right now?

One-way fares from Fresno to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $352, which is 47% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Fresno to Des Moines?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 35m, compared with 6h 06m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 08m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between Fresno and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Fresno (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Fresno to Des Moines flight?

Round-trip flights from Fresno to Des Moines range from $396 to $783, with an average of $595 over the past 12 months. Anything below $396 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Fresno to Des Moines?

Round-trip flights from Fresno to Des Moines typically range from $396 to $783. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $436, on Allegiant Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fresno to Des Moines?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fresno to Des Moines. It’s 31% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 60% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Des Moines?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Des Moines at $379 round-trip. •April ($1,071) and March ($952) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 182% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Fresno to Des Moines?

Allegiant Air ($436) and United Airlines ($479) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Fresno to Des Moines according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Fresno to Des Moines?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the Fresno to Des Moines route. 47% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Fresno to Des Moines?

Flights via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $409. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Fresno to Des Moines which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Fresno to Des Moines layovers at 3h 17m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Fresno to Des Moines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

10:34 am - 7:14 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

6h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:45 pm - 7:49 amDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

19h 04m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$436Allegiant Air

Sat, Dec 26 - Sun, Jan 3

9:30 pm - 9:23 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

21h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:21 pm - 9:44 amDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

21h 23m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$463Allegiant Air

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 30

5:00 am - 12:54 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

5h 54m1 stop Denver Intl

5:07 pm - 9:00 pmDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

5h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

$479United Airlines

Sat, Dec 26 - Sun, Jan 3

12:50 pm - 8:25 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

5:30 am - 11:39 amDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

8h 09m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$491United Airlines

Sat, Dec 26 - Sun, Jan 3

2:04 pm - 11:59 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

7h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

5:30 am - 11:39 amDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

8h 09m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$496United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29

5:40 am - 2:35 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

6h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:00 am - 9:10 amDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

6h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$524American Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29

5:40 am - 12:50 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

5h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:55 am - 4:30 pmDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

11h 35m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$554Southwest

Sat, Dec 26 - Mon, Jan 4

4:32 pm - 11:44 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

5h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:00 am - 9:06 amDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

6h 06m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$616American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

1:08 pm - 8:18 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

5h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

3:04 pm - 6:59 pmDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

5h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$617American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

9:45 am - 8:40 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

8h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

7:00 am - 3:00 pmDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

10h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$627Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from Fresno to Des Moines

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

10:07 am - 8:21 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

8h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:45 pm - 7:49 amDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

19h 04m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$486Allegiant Air

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 5

5:07 pm - 1:55 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

18h 48m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:35 pm - 7:44 amDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

21h 09m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$519Allegiant Air

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 5

5:07 pm - 1:55 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

18h 48m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:22 pm - 9:32 pmDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

33h 10m2 stops Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$535Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

11:07 am - 11:01 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

33h 54m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

9:11 pm - 4:17 pmDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

21h 06m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$613Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

5:40 am - 1:05 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

5h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:10 pm - 4:10 pmDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

6h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$701Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 5

11:25 am - 8:45 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

7h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

7:15 pm - 11:45 pmDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

6h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$711Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

5:40 am - 5:45 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

10h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

1:50 pm - 10:05 pmDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

10h 15m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego

$711Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

6:35 am - 6:35 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

10h 00m2 stops San Diego Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:05 pm - 8:40 pmDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

10h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$712Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

1:08 pm - 11:05 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-DSM Des Moines

7h 57m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 3:46 pmDSM Des Moines-FAT Fresno Airterminal

11h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$741American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Fresno to Des Moines flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Fresno to Des Moines? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Fresno to Des Moines departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fresno to Des Moines?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fresno to Des Moines. It’s 31% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 60% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Des Moines? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Fresno to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Des Moines at $379 round-trip.
•April ($1,071) and March ($952) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 182% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Fresno to Des Moines?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fresno to Des Moines:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Fresno to Des Moines?
A nonstop flight from Fresno to Des Moines takes 00m, covering 1,428 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Fresno to Des Moines?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Fresno to Des Moines flight?
Round-trip flights from Fresno to Des Moines range from $396 to $783, with an average of $595 over the past 12 months. Anything below $396 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Fresno to Des Moines changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $436 to $736. That means the highest observed fare was about 68% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Fresno to Des Moines looking right now?
One-way fares from Fresno to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $352, which is 47% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?
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
Which airports can I use when flying from Fresno to Des Moines?
Flights from Fresno to Des Moines usually depart from Fresno Airterminal (FAT) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).
Which airports do connecting flights from Fresno to Des Moines pass through?
One-stop flights from Fresno to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Fresno to Des Moines?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Fresno to Des Moines. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $412 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $952, a difference of $540.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Fresno to Des Moines?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 35m, compared with 6h 06m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 08m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between Fresno and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Fresno (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $412, about $540 less than Tuesday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Fresno to Des Moines trip for September. Fares historically average $379 round-trip in that month - typically $692 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Des Moines Airport.

• Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
• Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
• Homewood Suites by Hilton - Des Moines Airport

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