IAH - DSM

$110 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 5/11. 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
$180
Typical prices: $433-$250
Frontier
Wed 5/27Wed 6/3
IAH - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$269
Typical prices: $359-$154
United Airlines
Fri 5/29Fri 7/31
IAH - DSM • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $180 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $333 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 14m (one-way)
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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

Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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6:30 am - 1:31 pm
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DSM
7h 01m
1 stop
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2:16 pm - 9:10 pm
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6h 54m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
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6:30 am - 1:31 pm
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7h 01m
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2:16 pm - 10:44 am
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IAH
20h 28m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:30 am - 1:34 pm
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DSM
7h 04m
1 stop
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2:19 pm - 9:13 pm
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IAH
6h 54m
1 stop
$224Frontier
Tue, May 19 - Mon, May 25
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1:28 pm - 12:59 pm
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DSM
23h 31m
1 stop
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3:57 pm - 7:34 am
DSM
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IAH
39h 37m
2 stops
$234Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
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12:57 pm - 10:31 pm
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DSM
33h 34m
2 stops
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2:16 pm - 10:44 am
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IAH
20h 28m
1 stop
$237Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Aug 7
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6:30 am - 1:34 pm
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DSM
7h 04m
1 stop
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2:19 pm - 12:40 am
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IAH
10h 21m
1 stop
$250Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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6:30 am - 1:31 pm
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DSM
7h 01m
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2:16 pm - 7:34 am
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17h 18m
2 stops
$255Frontier
Tue, May 19 - Mon, May 25
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1:28 pm - 12:59 pm
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DSM
23h 31m
1 stop
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2:16 pm - 10:44 am
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IAH
20h 28m
1 stop
$257Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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5:40 pm - 1:31 pm
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DSM
19h 51m
1 stop
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2:16 pm - 10:44 am
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IAH
20h 28m
1 stop
$258Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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9:45 am - 10:31 pm
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DSM
12h 46m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 10:44 am
DSM
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IAH
20h 28m
1 stop
$260Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines departing in May.

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 July, where tickets cost $279 (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 $292 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$110
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 55% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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.
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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 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 $110 for a one-way ticket and $180 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 $357 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 $359 or less one-way and $399 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 9680 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
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It's a long flight and I would have liked better snacks between lunch and the arrival meal. It's fine to have fruit and nuts but I really don't like ramen because it's salty junk soup. I'd suggest sandwiches. They're not expensive nor are they hard to store for a long flight. The FA's had a couple of big services and they were super busy preparing, executing and then cleaning up. Then they disappeared.

8.0 ExcellentJesse, Apr 2026
IAH - NRT
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It's a long flight and I would have liked better snacks between lunch and the arrival meal. It's fine to have fruit and nuts but I really don't like ramen because it's salty junk soup. I'd suggest sandwiches. They're not expensive nor are they hard to store for a long flight. The FA's had a couple of big services and they were super busy preparing, executing and then cleaning up. Then they disappeared.

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

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 flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

This flight was delayed but it worked in my favor because my Atlanta to Dallas flight was delayed.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

My flight got delayed a total of five times. And the boarding gate changed four times. most of the time the platform was not up-to-date with the changes taking place. The most discouraging part of the entire trip by far.

Returned home with a blood clot from flight homes and the uncomfortable aircraft I was on.

The crew was very kind, but no in-flight entertainment monitors and a 2 hour and 30 minute delay was extremely frustrating.

Everything was delayed and the staff sent me to the wrong gate, causing me to miss one of my flights. I arrived at my destination 6 hours later than I was supposed to.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

It was really a terrific experience both going and returning on AA. Staff and crew were professional.

I was able to get the AA customer Service desk to put me on an earlier flight without any issues.

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