Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Des Moines?

Flights from St. Louis to Des Moines usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Des Moines?

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

How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. Louis to Des Moines?

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $320 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $680 for nonstop.

Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from St. Louis to Des Moines?

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

Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Des Moines pass through?

One-stop flights from St. Louis to Des Moines most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 64% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 19% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 17% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Des Moines?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 64% on flights from St. Louis to Des Moines. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $262 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $725, a difference of $463. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

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.

How long is a flight from St. Louis to Des Moines?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from St. Louis to Des Moines. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 04m and 4h 32m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to Des Moines?

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.

Have flight prices from St. Louis to Des Moines changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $271 to $1,195. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from St. Louis to Des Moines looking right now?

One-way fares from St. Louis to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $207, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Des Moines?

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 4h 24m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 32m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Des Moines flight?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Des Moines range from $340 to $598, with an average of $519 over the past 12 months. Anything below $340 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Des Moines?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Des Moines typically range from $340 to $598. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $271, on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from St. Louis to Des Moines?

United Airlines ($271) and American Airlines ($271) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Des Moines according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from St. Louis to Des Moines?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the St. Louis to Des Moines route. 64% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from St. Louis to Des Moines?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $320. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from St. Louis to Des Moines which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for St. Louis to Des Moines layovers at 2h 29m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 6

5:00 am - 10:32 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines

5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:45 pm - 11:24 pmDSM Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$271United Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14

5:02 am - 8:52 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines

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7:31 pm - 12:02 amDSM Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$271American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 6

5:05 am - 8:46 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines

3h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:26 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$271American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

5:01 am - 8:46 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines

3h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:24 pm - 12:01 amDSM Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$271American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

5:45 am - 11:30 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines

5h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 1:45 pmDSM Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$281Southwest

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

4:30 pm - 11:05 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines

6h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

3:30 pm - 10:00 pmDSM Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

$281Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 6

4:30 pm - 11:05 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines

6h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

1:50 pm - 12:20 amDSM Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis

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Fri, Dec 25 - Sun, Dec 27

6:09 pm - 11:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines

5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 10:42 amDSM Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$410United Airlines

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6:00 am - 10:32 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines

4h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:55 am - 3:43 pmDSM Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis

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Fri, Dec 25 - Sun, Dec 27

10:52 am - 9:23 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Des Moines departing in november.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Des Moines?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Des Moines.
How long is a flight from St. Louis to Des Moines?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from St. Louis to Des Moines. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 04m and 4h 32m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to Des Moines?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Des Moines flight?
Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Des Moines range from $340 to $598, with an average of $519 over the past 12 months. Anything below $340 counts as a good deal.
How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. Louis to Des Moines?
On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $320 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $680 for nonstop.
Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from St. Louis to Des Moines?
The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.
Have flight prices from St. Louis to Des Moines changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $271 to $1,195. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from St. Louis to Des Moines looking right now?
One-way fares from St. Louis to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $207, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?
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
Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Des Moines?
Flights from St. Louis to Des Moines usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).
Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Des Moines pass through?
One-stop flights from St. Louis to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 17% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Des Moines?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 64% on flights from St. Louis to Des Moines. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $262 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $725, a difference of $463.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Des Moines?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 4h 24m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 32m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).
What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $262, about $463 less than Monday fares (64% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Des Moines trip for March. Fares historically average $280 round-trip in that month - typically $911 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $320 round-trip on this route - about $360 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Des Moines Airport.

• Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
• Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center By IHG
• Homewood Suites by Hilton - Des Moines Airport

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