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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 11:55 am and lands at 2:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:06 pm and lands at 10:29 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Des Moines takes 2h 23m, covering 819 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Des Moines range from $253 to $494, with an average of $369 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the $369 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $250 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $396 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Des Moines flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Houston to Des Moines may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 66% on flights from Houston to Des Moines. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $244 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $703, a difference of $459.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston and Des Moines.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 33m, compared with 5h 04m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 48m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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.

Among airlines operating Houston to Des Moines flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.