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

Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
Allegiant Air Logo
5:43 pm - 10:41 pmLAS-DSM
2h 58mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
3:42 pm - 4:53 pmDSM-LAS
3h 11mnonstop
$96Allegiant Air
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
Allegiant Air Logo
4:20 pm - 9:16 pmLAS-DSM
2h 56mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
2:14 pm - 3:30 pmDSM-LAS
3h 16mnonstop
$112Allegiant Air
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Sat, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 6
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 6:00 pmLAS-DSM
2h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 9:40 pmDSM-LAS
5h 25m1 stop
$167Southwest
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
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5:43 pm - 10:41 pmLAS-DSM
2h 58mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 8:21 pmDSM-LAS
7h 56m1 stop
Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
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9:00 am - 6:25 pmLAS-DSM
7h 25m1 stop
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2:14 pm - 3:30 pmDSM-LAS
3h 16mnonstop
Sat, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 6
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 12:10 pmLAS-DSM
4h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 9:40 pmDSM-LAS
5h 25m1 stop
$177Southwest
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
American Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 6:30 pmLAS-DSM
8h 19m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:12 pm - 10:22 pmDSM-LAS
6h 10m1 stop
$187American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 3
Frontier Logo
12:33 pm - 1:40 pmLAS-DSM
23h 07m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 11:33 pmDSM-LAS
11h 08m1 stop
$215Frontier
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 3:24 pmLAS-DSM
8h 09m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 11:59 amDSM-LAS
8h 49m2 stops
$240American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 21
Frontier Logo
3:46 pm - 6:48 pmLAS-DSM
25h 02m1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:23 pm - 11:34 pmDSM-LAS
10h 11m1 stop
$306Frontier
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Expert advice for your flight from Las Vegas to Des Moines

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


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


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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 August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $300 and $289 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Las Vegas 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 $202, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
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 32% 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.
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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 $96 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 $415 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 $537 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 $132 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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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Reviews of the top 4 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 4246 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

We had to turn around and head back to Manchester. Problem with a plane engine.

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

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.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

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.

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