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Cheap Flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Las Vegas 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Las Vegas to Des Moines

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Las Vegas to Des Moines.
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Allegiant Air Logo
9:31 am - 2:30 pmLAS-DSM
2h 59mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
10:00 pm - 11:06 pmDSM-LAS
3h 06mnonstop
$90Allegiant Air
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Wed, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 29
Allegiant Air Logo
7:35 am - 12:34 pmLAS-DSM
2h 59mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:30 am - 8:41 amDSM-LAS
3h 11mnonstop
$96Allegiant Air
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Fri, Jun 20 - Wed, Jun 25
Allegiant Air Logo
5:44 pm - 10:40 pmLAS-DSM
2h 56mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
10:00 pm - 11:06 pmDSM-LAS
3h 06mnonstop
$123Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jun 26 - Sun, Jun 29
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 2:55 pmLAS-DSM
2h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:45 am - 12:55 pmDSM-LAS
3h 10mnonstop
$217Southwest
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:29 pmLAS-DSM
7h 29m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 9:57 pmDSM-LAS
8h 02m2 stops
$222American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 5
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 4:00 pmLAS-DSM
7h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:45 am - 12:55 pmDSM-LAS
3h 10mnonstop
$227Southwest
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
American Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 9:03 amLAS-DSM
6h 04m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 9:57 pmDSM-LAS
8h 02m2 stops
$242American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 5
United Airlines Logo
6:12 am - 4:18 pmLAS-DSM
8h 06m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 8:47 pmDSM-LAS
5h 27m1 stop
$272United Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, May 27
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 6:20 pmLAS-DSM
10h 20m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:20 pm - 11:59 pmDSM-LAS
6h 39m1 stop
$310Frontier
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 19
United Airlines Logo
11:58 am - 8:42 pmLAS-DSM
6h 44m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:00 pmDSM-LAS
6h 40m1 stop
$347United Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, May 27
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Expert advice for your flight from Las Vegas to Des Moines

 
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Allegiant Air

Allegiant offers Legroom+ seating for extra space, ideal for a more comfortable flight experience.


Allegiant's Trip Flex allows one free flight change, offering flexibility for changing travel plans.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, saving costs for travelers with more luggage.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Las Vegas to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Des Moines?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Las Vegas to Des Moines, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Des Moines, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Las Vegas to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Des Moines is November, where tickets cost $137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $289 and $277 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Des Moines, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Las Vegas to Des Moines

When to book flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Las Vegas to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines

  • Where can I grab a meal or drink at Des Moines International Airport?

    DSM offers several options for restaurants and bars while at the Airport. If you're looking to grab a to-go meal, dine-in, or a drink at DSM, you can do so at Coffee & Bar, Portermill Craft Food & Beer, Berk & Chesters, kitchen and bar, Arugula & Rye, Mill Supply Co., Friedrichs Coffee. The restaurants and bar facilities at DSM operate daily at different hours.

  • Where are Des Moines International Airport's animals' relief areas?

    DSM is a pet and service animal-friendly airport welcoming furry passengers throughout the Airport. DSM offers outdoor animal relief areas to care for the animals' relief needs in its facility. The outdoors designated animals' relief area is outside DSM's terminals by the parking lot, north of the skywalk, available to passengers traveling with their service animal or pet through the Airport.

  • Does Des Moines International Airport have a Cell Phone Waiting Lot?

    Yes. At DSM, while you wait in your vehicle to pick up your passenger, friend, relative, or guest, you can do so at the convenient Cell Phone Waiting Lot. At the Cell Phone Lot, drivers can temporarily station their vehicles for free and wait for their passenger(s) to deplane, pick up their luggage, and pick them up at the terminal's curbside. The Cell Phone Lot is close to DSM's Grey Economy Parking Garage; its entrance is on the right side after Willow Creek Avenue. And the Cell Phone Lot is available throughout the week for drivers.

  • Does Des Moines International Airport have a car rental center?

    Yes. If you've landed in Des Moines and need an independent transportation option to move around, a rental car is your best fit. Head to DSM's on-site rental car center inside the terminal luggage claim area. Hertz, National, Enterprise, Budget, Avis, and Alamo are the car rental companies housed at DSM's car rental facility.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Las Vegas to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Las Vegas to Des Moines was $55 for a one-way ticket and $90 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Las Vegas and Des Moines?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Las Vegas to Des Moines?

    On your way to Des Moines, you’ll fly out from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You’ll be landing at Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Las Vegas to Des Moines?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Las Vegas to Des Moines flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Las Vegas to Des Moines?

    There are nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $446 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $559 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Las Vegas to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas with another airline. Booking your flights between Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Las Vegas to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $107 or less one-way and $127 or less round-trip.
  • Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) serves the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and its surroundings. The Airport has terminals: Terminals 1 and 2, and LAS Automated People Mover connects passengers. The Airport also has a free shuttle service at Level 0 of the two terminals connecting the two terminals.
  • For nursing mothers traveling through Des Moines International Airport (DSM), the Airport has a Mamava Nursing Pod after the TSA security checkpoint adjacent to the DSM Police Counter. The nursing pods provide the mother with a private and comfortable space to care for their children or pump.
  • Nondirect flights connecting Las Vegas to Des Moines include at least one layover stop. Denver, Phoenix, Dallas, Minneapolis, Santa Ana, Chicago, Houston, Detroit, Charlotte, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Atlanta, Austin, Salt Lake City, and San Diego are the most common layover stop for the route.
  • On the date of your flight connecting to Des Moines from Las Vegas, you should reach LAS approximately two hours before your plane's departure time. It would provide you ample time to check in at LAS, progress through the Airport engrossed TSA security stop, and make it to your flight in time.
  • On your flight connecting Las Vegas to Des Moines, you can sit back and relax on the plane with entertainment. Enjoy the many movies, TV series, and more on streaming and live TV through the personal entertainment apparatus. United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines expedite the entertainment feature on the flight route.

Prefer to fly direct from Las Vegas to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Thursday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Friday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Monday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Thursday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Friday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Allegiant Air, Southwest

Allegiant Air, Southwest

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Top 5 airlines serving from Las Vegas to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4293 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

They boarded passengers that sat in the back of the plane first, making boarding very efficient.

I didn't even take this flight. My plans changed and I couldn't get ahold of customer service and the website kept breaking down during the attempt to change the flight. I wound up taking another airline entirely and eating the cost.

The worst flying experience ever 3 delays. No accommodations. Had to deboard the plane after being delayed.

Posted a 20minute delay but didn’t delay at all. Caused boarding issues and confusion. Also, didn’t release baggage. Took over an hour and 20 minutes to get luggage.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

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