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Cheapest round-trip
$273
Delta
Tue 7/14Tue 7/21
MEM - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$137
Typical prices: $143-$273
United Airlines
Wed 7/29
MEM - DSM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $273 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Memphis and Des Moines. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $347 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 31m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 100% price drop
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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

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 10:45 am
MEM
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DSM
4h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:41 am - 12:32 pm
DSM
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MEM
6h 51m
1 stop
$273Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
Southwest Logo
12:25 pm - 9:45 pm
MEM
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DSM
9h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 11:25 pm
DSM
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MEM
7h 40m
1 stop
$284Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23
American Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 8:18 pm
MEM
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DSM
5h 39m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:03 pm - 12:18 am
DSM
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MEM
5h 15m
1 stop
$310American Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 10:50 pm
MEM
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DSM
9h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 11:10 pm
DSM
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MEM
6h 30m
1 stop
$315Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
Delta Logo
10:35 am - 6:00 pm
MEM
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DSM
7h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:44 am - 10:54 am
DSM
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MEM
5h 10m
1 stop
$318Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 1:10 pm
MEM
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DSM
7h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:25 pm - 11:20 pm
DSM
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MEM
6h 55m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 10:50 pm
MEM
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DSM
9h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 11:55 pm
DSM
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MEM
7h 15m
2 stops
$340Southwest
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 2:15 pm
MEM
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DSM
7h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:06 pm
DSM
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MEM
4h 11m
1 stop
$343United Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 4:20 pm
MEM
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DSM
9h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:27 pm - 9:15 pm
DSM
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MEM
7h 48m
1 stop
$348United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 1:10 pm
MEM
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DSM
7h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 10:00 pm
DSM
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MEM
15h 20m
2 stops
$350Southwest
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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.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Memphis to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Memphis 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 Memphis to Des Moines is November, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $602 and $492 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$137
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Memphis to Des Moines was $137 for a one-way ticket and $273 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Memphis and Des Moines, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Memphis to Des Moines, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Memphis to Des Moines are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $452 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $456 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 airlines 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8420 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
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Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

2.0 MediocreHeather, Jun 2026
LGA - MCO
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Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

They did not offer coffee on a 7am flight…awful!!

Plane temperature was so hot that everyone on the plane was sweating. Departure gates changed 3 times in the hour before the flight. Internet service was so poor in the terminal that updates weren't always being received.

We had a mechanical delay which made us 90 minutes late (9:30 PM) then land and put into the penalty box because a plane was in our gate? What the hell! We should get priority.Damn American.

Check in for 5am flight at RDU was hampered by American check in counters being seriously understaffed , was told even supervisor called out. Took so long in line for special services check in that we missed our 5am departure even after arriving at 3:30am. Had to be rescheduled to later flight from Charlotte to St Thomas.

Delayed flight due to maintenance and I have had multiple delayed flights due to maintenance in the last month plus

Excellent service. Flight attendance like Jessica,, on our flight, is a reason I wouldn’t mind flying through British Airways again. Jessica,, was very courteous and helpful.

The seats were extremely cramped, with very little legroom or personal space. There was no room left in the overhead bins for a backpack, and the space under the seat in front was so limited that I could barely fit my bag underneath. Overall, the seating arrangement felt very uncomfortable and overcrowded.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Terrible boarding and first class experience. Nice staff but overall disorganized, dirty plane.

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

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