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Cheapest round-trip
$625
Typical prices: $432-$656
Delta
Sat 9/29Fri 10/5
GNV - DSM • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Gainesville and Des Moines. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $394 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 5h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Gainesville to Des Moines (GNV-DSM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Gainesville to Des Moines

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:57 pm - 10:26 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-DSM Des Moines
4h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:45 am - 12:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-GNV Gainesville Regional
5h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$625Delta
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
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10:18 am - 5:19 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-DSM Des Moines
8h 01m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:45 am - 12:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-GNV Gainesville Regional
5h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$630Delta
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
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10:53 am - 9:37 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-DSM Des Moines
11h 44m2 stops Charlotte Douglas New York LaGuardia
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1:15 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-GNV Gainesville Regional
9h 44m2 stops Philadelphia Miami
$756American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Gainesville to Des Moines flights

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

Round-trip flights from Gainesville to Des Moines start at $625. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $432 to $656. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $625 on Delta.

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Your Gainesville to Des Moines flight questions, answered

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

    Flights from Gainesville to Des Moines usually depart from Gainesville Regional (GNV) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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

    Connecting flights from Gainesville to Des Moines most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    On the Gainesville to Des Moines route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 43%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $394 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $682: a $288 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

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

  • How long is a flight from Gainesville to Des Moines?

    A nonstop flight from Gainesville to Des Moines takes 0h 00m, covering 1,036 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 $625 to $756. That means the highest observed fare was about 20% higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 6h 37m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Gainesville and Des Moines?

    Des Moines is 1 hour behind Gainesville (Central Time vs Eastern 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 starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Hertz
    • Payless
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Avis

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