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$61 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby to Des Moines departing on 6/5. 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
$229
Overall average: $228
Delta
Thu 2/26Wed 3/4
HOU - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$61
Typical prices: $109-$176
Allegiant Air
Fri 6/5
HOU - DSM • Non-stop
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Delta
Cheapest • from $229 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 51% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Des Moines (HOU-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby 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 Hobby to Des Moines

Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4
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5:25 am - 11:01 am
HOU
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DSM
5h 36m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 10:28 pm
DSM
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HOU
5h 13m
1 stop
$229Delta
Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 11:01 am
HOU
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DSM
5h 36m
1 stop
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12:25 pm - 10:28 pm
DSM
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HOU
10h 03m
2 stops
$234Delta
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 10:55 am
HOU
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DSM
5h 40m
1 stop
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3:20 pm - 10:10 pm
DSM
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HOU
6h 50m
1 stop
$268Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 1:30 pm
HOU
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DSM
7h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 11:20 pm
DSM
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HOU
8h 05m
1 stop
$269Southwest
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 10:55 am
HOU
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DSM
5h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 10:40 pm
DSM
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HOU
7h 20m
2 stops
$273Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 8:55 pm
HOU
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DSM
10h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 11:25 pm
DSM
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HOU
8h 10m
2 stops
$274Southwest
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 7:15 pm
HOU
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DSM
7h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 10:40 pm
DSM
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HOU
7h 20m
2 stops
$294Southwest
Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 1:40 pm
HOU
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DSM
5h 35m
1 stop
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2:15 pm - 11:10 pm
DSM
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HOU
8h 55m
1 stop
$303Southwest
Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 13
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 10:50 am
HOU
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DSM
5h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 9:40 am
DSM
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HOU
4h 30m
1 stop
$339Southwest
Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 13
Southwest Logo
2:30 pm - 10:15 pm
HOU
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DSM
7h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 9:40 am
DSM
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HOU
4h 30m
1 stop
$344Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

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

For Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Des Moines back to Houston Hobby Airport, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Des Moines is May, where tickets cost $141 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $419 and $406 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston Hobby 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $214, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$61
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from Hobby to Des Moines

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines was $61 for a one-way ticket and $229 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Houston Hobby Airport airport is called Houston Hobby and the only airport in Des Moines is Des Moines.

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

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Des Moines, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Des Moines are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $387 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $248 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hobby 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 Hobby 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - MDW
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

There was no wifi available on this flight. And there were no screens, no onboard entertainment, no entertainment options at all. It was like travelling in the 1990s again, except without even a main screen for options. Seats, as usual, were tight and uncomfortable.

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.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

Seats were much more cramped then on the 737. Narrower and rows closer together. Flight was absolutely packed and the plugs under the seats didn't work. Was forced to check my bag even though previous flight had no issue with it.

We never made it due to delays on both ends. Gate attendant said it was mechanical but the system said otherwise, so no compensation. That’s not right.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

It was fine. Nobody was outstandingly friendly but no one was rude and everything was smooth . The captain thanked us for flying but no one greeted me as I walked on the plane or as I exited which is the least they could do lol

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

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