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Cheapest round-trip
$640
Typical prices: $684-$943
American Airlines
Sat 1/6Sat 1/13
HNL - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$307
Typical prices: $357-$541
Delta
Fri 10/5
HNL - DSM • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Honolulu and Des Moines. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
December
Cheapest • 29% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Los Angeles (LAX)
Cheapest • Avg $464 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 10h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to Des Moines (HNL-DSM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Honolulu to Des Moines

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13
American Airlines Logo
10:32 pm - 1:49 pmHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
11h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 9:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
15h 54m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles
$640American Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 2:20 pmHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
13h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
11:24 am - 8:56 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
13h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$655United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:42 pmHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
11h 42m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:24 am - 8:56 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
13h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$660United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:32 amHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
16h 02m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 4:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
15h 29m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$665United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13
Southwest Logo
10:00 pm - 1:55 pmHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
11h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 7:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
16h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$667Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:32 amHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
16h 02m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 4:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
15h 29m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$680United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13
American Airlines Logo
10:32 pm - 1:49 pmHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
11h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:11 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
18h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$692American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:32 amHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
16h 02m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:28 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
11h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$720United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
2:50 pm - 9:38 amHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
13h 48m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:34 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
11h 34m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$734Delta
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 10:32 amHNL  Honolulu-DSM Des Moines
13h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 2:27 pmDSM  Des Moines-HNL Honolulu
12h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$734United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Honolulu to Des Moines flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Honolulu to Des Moines with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Des Moines start at $640. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $684 to $943. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $640 on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to Des Moines?

  • December is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to Des Moines at $586 round-trip.
  • April ($1,017) and August ($962) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Honolulu to Des Moines flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$307
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Honolulu to Des Moines

When to book flights from Honolulu to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Honolulu to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Honolulu to Des Moines flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Honolulu to Des Moines usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Des Moines:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    One-stop flights from Honolulu to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 83% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Honolulu to Des Moines route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $684 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $962, a difference of $278. 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 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 Honolulu to Des Moines?

    A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Des Moines takes 0h 00m, covering 3,939 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 $640 to $902. That means the highest observed fare was about 40% higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Honolulu to Des Moines are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $401.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 34m, compared with 11h 38m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 11h 41m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

    Des Moines is 5 hours ahead of Honolulu (Central Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian 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

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

    Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Des Moines range from $684 to $943, with an average of $826 over the past 12 months. Anything below $684 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Honolulu to Des Moines flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $684 - about $278 less than Wednesday (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Honolulu to Des Moines trip for December. Fares historically average $586 round-trip in that month - typically $431 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
    - Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center By IHG

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