IAH - DSM

$120 Find Cheap Flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$189
Overall average: $255
American Airlines
Thu 4/2Tue 4/7
IAH - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$249
Typical prices: $209-$419
United Airlines
Sun 4/19Sun 4/26
IAH - DSM • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $189 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $334 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 14m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 31% price drop
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Cheap Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines (IAH-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
American Airlines Logo
6:31 am - 1:07 pm
IAH
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DSM
6h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 8:05 pm
DSM
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IAH
6h 27m
1 stop
$189American Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
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6:45 am - 7:14 pm
IAH
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DSM
12h 29m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:04 pm - 12:48 am
DSM
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IAH
10h 44m
1 stop
$245Frontier
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
United Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 10:43 pm
IAH
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DSM
2h 30mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:55 am
DSM
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IAH
2h 35mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Fri, Apr 3
Frontier Logo
6:45 am - 7:16 pm
IAH
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DSM
12h 31m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:14 pm - 9:33 pm
DSM
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IAH
25h 19m
1 stop
$259Frontier
Sat, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 10:43 pm
IAH
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DSM
2h 30mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:56 am
DSM
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IAH
2h 36mnonstop
$261United Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Sun, Mar 29
American Airlines Logo
6:31 am - 1:07 pm
IAH
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DSM
6h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:29 am
DSM
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IAH
6h 29m
1 stop
$264American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 8
Frontier Logo
5:40 pm - 1:31 pm
IAH
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DSM
19h 51m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:16 pm - 12:44 am
DSM
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IAH
10h 28m
1 stop
$267Frontier
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
United Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 10:43 pm
IAH
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DSM
2h 30mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:56 am
DSM
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IAH
2h 36mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
Delta Logo
5:23 am - 10:48 am
IAH
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DSM
5h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:51 am - 6:28 pm
DSM
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IAH
7h 37m
2 stops
$274Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
Delta Logo
9:48 am - 5:02 pm
IAH
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DSM
7h 14m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:01 pm - 11:59 pm
DSM
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IAH
11h 58m
2 stops
$279Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Des Moines on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Houston George Bush Airport, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines is April, where tickets cost $255 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $593 and $568 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $279 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$120
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 61% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl 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
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FAQs for booking Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines was $120 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston George Bush Airport and Des Moines?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    On your way to Des Moines, you’ll fly out from Houston George Bush Intcntl. You’ll be landing at Des Moines.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Des Moines, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Des Moines are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $327 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $338 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $341 or less one-way and $279 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

 
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Reviews of the top airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston 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 George Bush Intcntl 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.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9428 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
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Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
IAH - GUA
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Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Mechanical issue delayed us 2hrs and then once we landed sat on tarmac for 30mins because someone left a vehicle in front of the gaye

The crew was excellent and overall the flight was good. No complaints.

Like all of the flights I took to get down to Dallas. They were delayed

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

We had a male flight attendant who was super attentive and wonderful! Very professional. I have both gluten and dairy intolerance, and was only able to get a gluten free part, and not the dairy free part of the meal. Easy to order ahead of time and I appreciate being able to do that.

It was a train wreck but on an airplane. First off, flight was delayed then we board only to hear two announcements, First weather delays in Orlando and second backup battery warning on emergency lights. After sitting on the plane for almost 2 hours they have us deplane due to the maintenance issue. We were told they were getting another plane. In the mean time, I notice another American- Orlando flight and ask the gate agent if I can switch. He says he cant help me and I'd have to walk to A13 from A37. Really!? I get down there and get a seat only to get an announcement my original flight was RE-boarding. The Then inflight there's no communication and I notice on flightaware were circling over the Gulf of America. I call the flight attendant and of course she has no clue and apparently 5m later the pilot finally tells us about another delay. Why does American always have these service and delay issues? They are my LAST choice in flights now!

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