MEM - DSM

$135 Find Cheap Flights from Memphis to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Memphis to Des Moines departing on 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Memphis to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Memphis to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$271
United Airlines
Wed 4/22Wed 4/29
MEM - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$135
Typical prices: $206-$244
Frontier
Sun 4/5
MEM - DSM • 1 stop
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $271 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.1 score
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Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Memphis and Des Moines. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Chicago (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $280 (round-trip)
Minneapolis (MSP)
Shortest trip • 4h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Memphis to Des Moines (MEM-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Memphis 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 Memphis to Des Moines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:29 pm
MEM
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DSM
4h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 5:47 pm
DSM
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MEM
4h 37m
1 stop
$271United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:05 pm
MEM
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DSM
8h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 2:20 pm
DSM
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MEM
7h 25m
1 stop
$276Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 10:10 pm
MEM
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DSM
6h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 8:40 pm
DSM
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MEM
13h 45m
2 stops
$287Southwest
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:17 pm
MEM
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DSM
4h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 5:47 pm
DSM
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MEM
4h 37m
1 stop
$291United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 11:45 am
MEM
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DSM
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 8:40 pm
DSM
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MEM
13h 45m
2 stops
$302Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 10
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 11:05 pm
MEM
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DSM
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 11:20 pm
DSM
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MEM
7h 35m
1 stop
$316Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 10
Southwest Logo
4:25 pm - 11:05 pm
MEM
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DSM
6h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 11:20 pm
DSM
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MEM
7h 35m
1 stop
$322Southwest
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
American Airlines Logo
7:34 pm - 11:49 pm
MEM
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DSM
4h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 11:59 pm
DSM
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MEM
6h 58m
1 stop
$329American Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 10:45 pm
MEM
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DSM
7h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 5:45 pm
DSM
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MEM
6h 05m
1 stop
$331United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
4:25 pm - 11:05 pm
MEM
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DSM
6h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 8:40 pm
DSM
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MEM
13h 45m
2 stops
$335Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Memphis to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Memphis to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Memphis to Des Moines?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Memphis to Des Moines were found on United Airlines ($271) and Southwest ($276).

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Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$135
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from Memphis to Des Moines

When to book flights from Memphis to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Memphis 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 Memphis to Des Moines

  • What is the cheapest flight from Memphis to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Memphis to Des Moines was $135 for a one-way ticket and $271 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Memphis to Des Moines.

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

    Memphis and Des Moines are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Memphis from Memphis and will be arriving at Des Moines.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Memphis to Des Moines?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Memphis and Des Moines.

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

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

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

Reviews of the top airline flying from Memphis to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Memphis 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 Memphis 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.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11468 reviews
6.4Food
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment
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The business steward was absolutely amazing! Smiles and kindness! Wish all AA flights are like this one!

8.0 ExcellentRanjani, Mar 2026
BOS - CVG
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The business steward was absolutely amazing! Smiles and kindness! Wish all AA flights are like this one!

As a first class customer, there was no power the entire flight which limited my ability to work. I find this unacceptable. The first 11 rows on the left side of the plan were out. I was only offered the option to charge my phone which was not the issue because my laptop was out of power. I asked if there was anything that can be done for me, and the answer was, "no". I was not offered any type of compensation for this AA problem which caused me unnecessary stress due to inability to address business issues on an already challenging travel day. Flight attendants tried to reset the power once but that was the extent of their support. Very disappointing for the lack of expected services on a flight. Please contact me with customer focused response to this complaint.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

Everything you need to know for your flight from Memphis to Des Moines

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Memphis (MEM)
Des Moines (DSM)