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Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $112 round-trip, compared to $305 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Lambert-St Louis (STL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 58% on the Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $123 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $288, a difference of $165. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines takes 0h 00m, covering 826 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 $224 to $2,021. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 5h 04m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 01m via Lambert-St Louis (STL).

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 Hobby Airport to Des Moines range from $104 to $228, with an average of $139 over the past 12 months. Anything below $104 counts as a good deal.