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

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Michigan 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 Michigan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Michigan to Des Moines

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3

9:32 am - 12:39 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:27 am - 4:08 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

3h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$247United Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 2

8:45 am - 12:39 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 1:32 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

4h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$247United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

7:00 am - 7:35 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

13h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 11:51 pmDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 21m1 stop Denver Intl

$290Frontier

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

9:12 pm - 12:19 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

4h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:14 am - 1:09 pmDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$291American Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 11

4:05 pm - 9:30 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

4:55 pm - 11:20 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

5h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

$295Southwest

Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 8

7:35 pm - 10:05 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

3h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 10:30 amDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

$311Southwest

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

3:34 pm - 7:16 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:45 pm - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$312United Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13

11:36 am - 4:49 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines

6h 13m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:09 am - 10:56 amDSM Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City

3h 47m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$339Delta

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22

5:49 am - 8:55 amAZO Kalamazoo Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:24 pm - 12:53 amDSM Des Moines-AZO Kalamazoo Intl

4h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$342American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22

3:41 pm - 8:43 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 02m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2:48 pm - 7:13 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

3h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$343Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Michigan to Des Moines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

11:51 am - 4:55 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines

6h 04m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:24 am - 5:31 pmDSM Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City

6h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$419Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

6:35 am - 9:42 amLAN Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines

4h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 11:10 amDSM Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City

4h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$419Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

11:51 am - 4:55 pmLAN Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines

6h 04m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:50 pm - 10:30 pmDSM Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City

3h 40m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$419Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

6:35 am - 9:42 amLAN Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines

4h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 11:10 amDSM Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City

4h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$419Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

4:11 pm - 7:54 amGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

16h 43m2 stops Denver Intl Tampa

4:15 pm - 1:59 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

20h 44m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$497Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

1:34 pm - 5:28 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:45 pm - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$568United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

9:10 pm - 12:18 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

4h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:25 am - 3:55 pmDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$609American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

6:30 am - 2:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

8h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 3:15 pmDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

$614Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

1:25 pm - 10:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

9h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 6:00 pmDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 00m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$619Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 4

8:50 am - 11:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

3h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

3:30 pm - 8:30 pmDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$659Southwest

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Low season	January
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$84

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.

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Flight from Detroit to Des Moines

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Michigan 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 Michigan to Des Moines.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Michigan to Des Moines?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Michigan 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 Michigan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.