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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $313-$516
American Airlines
Mon 10/22Thu 10/25
LAN - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$274
Typical prices: $336-$428
Delta
Mon 11/12
LAN - DSM • 1 stop
Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $355 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 4h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Lansing to Des Moines (LAN-DSM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lansing to Des Moines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
5:38 am - 8:56 amLAN  Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines
4h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 12:51 amDSM  Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City
4h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$319American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
Delta Logo
6:08 pm - 8:40 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines
3h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:10 amDSM  Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City
4h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$349Delta
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 6:56 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines
3h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 12:51 amDSM  Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City
4h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$369American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
5:36 am - 8:46 amLAN  Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines
4h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:26 pm - 12:17 amDSM  Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City
3h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$547American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 10:11 amLAN  Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines
5h 51m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:10 amDSM  Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City
4h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$593Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5
Delta Logo
11:51 am - 9:00 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines
10h 09m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:10 amDSM  Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City
4h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$701Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
12:51 pm - 11:58 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines
12h 07m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 12:51 amDSM  Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City
4h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$715American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5
Delta Logo
11:51 am - 4:55 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines
6h 04m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
10:22 am - 5:27 pmDSM  Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City
6h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$818Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
5:33 am - 7:00 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines
14h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
9:48 am - 12:51 amDSM  Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City
14h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$875American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
5:38 am - 7:00 pmLAN  Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines
14h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
9:48 am - 12:51 amDSM  Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City
14h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
$998American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Lansing to Des Moines flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Lansing to Des Moines?

Round-trip flights from Lansing to Des Moines typically range from $313 to $516. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319, on American Airlines.

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Cheapest flight

$274
One-way flight from Lansing to Des Moines

When to book flights from Lansing to Des Moines

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Your Lansing to Des Moines flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Lansing to Des Moines?

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

  • How long is a flight from Lansing to Des Moines?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Lansing to Des Moines. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 30m and 4h 49m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Lansing 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 Lansing to Des Moines flight?

    Round-trip flights from Lansing to Des Moines range from $313 to $516, with an average of $377 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Lansing 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 $319 to $1,064. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Lansing to Des Moines looking right now?

    One-way fares from Lansing to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $414, 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 $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Payless
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Lansing to Des Moines?

    Flights from Lansing to Des Moines usually depart from Lansing Capital City (LAN) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Lansing to Des Moines pass through?

    Connecting flights from Lansing to Des Moines most commonly pass through:

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 77% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lansing to Des Moines?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Lansing to Des Moines. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $516, a difference of $198.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Lansing to Des Moines?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 30m, compared with 4h 49m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Lansing and Des Moines?

    Des Moines is 1 hour behind Lansing (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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.

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