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Cheapest round-trip
$247
Typical prices: $296-$526
United Airlines
Sat 12/8Mon 12/10
LIT - DSM • 1 stop
When to travel
April
Cheapest • 17% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $306 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 4h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Little Rock to Des Moines (LIT-DSM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Little Rock to Des Moines

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10
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9:20 am - 2:15 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
4h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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8:00 am - 3:53 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
7h 53m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$247United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10
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3:45 pm - 10:05 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
6h 20m2 stops Dallas Love Field Chicago Midway
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6:00 am - 4:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
10h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
$273Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10
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11:30 am - 8:50 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
9h 20m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 4:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
9h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
$274Southwest
Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 13
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10:30 am - 5:45 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
7h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:55 am - 5:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
10h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
$284Southwest
Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 13
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2:20 pm - 9:30 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
7h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
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6:55 am - 3:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
8h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Dallas Love Field
$289Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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8:37 am - 4:13 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
7h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:23 pm - 9:06 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
7h 43m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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5:23 pm - 10:30 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
5h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:30 am - 12:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
$477United Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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3:00 pm - 10:05 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 4:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
10h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
$482Southwest
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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4:20 pm - 11:05 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
6h 45m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
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6:00 am - 4:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
10h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl
$487Southwest
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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2:50 pm - 10:05 pmLIT  Little Rock-DSM Des Moines
7h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
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7:00 am - 4:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-LIT Little Rock
9h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
$488Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Little Rock to Des Moines flights

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

Round-trip flights from Little Rock to Des Moines typically range from $296 to $526. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $247, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Little Rock to Des Moines flights

Cheapest flight

$247
The most popular month to fly with an average 11% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Little Rock to Des Moines

When to book flights from Little Rock to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Little Rock 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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Your Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Des Moines?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Little Rock to Des Moines:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Little Rock to Des Moines?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Little Rock to Des Moines. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 27m and 6h 58m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Little Rock 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 Little Rock 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 $247 to $747. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Payless
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Avis

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

    Flights from Little Rock to Des Moines usually depart from Little Rock (LIT) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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

    One-stop flights from Little Rock to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Little Rock to Des Moines. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $329 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $526, a difference of $197.

    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 Little Rock to Des Moines?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 5h 20m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Little Rock to Des Moines flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $329, about $197 less than Wednesday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Little Rock to Des Moines trip for April. Fares historically average $274 round-trip in that month - typically $349 less than the most expensive month, which is March (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
    • Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
    • Homewood Suites by Hilton - Des Moines Airport

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