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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.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston and Des Moines.

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston to Des Moines.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $215 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $375 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 61% on the Houston to Des Moines route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $249 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $632, a difference of $383. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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.

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 8:05 pm and lands at 10:28 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $357. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $216 to $1,565. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $189, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 5h 04m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 48m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

Round-trip flights from Houston to Des Moines range from $245 to $476, with an average of $357 over the past 12 months. Anything below $245 counts as a good deal.