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$97 Find Cheap Flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Des Moines departing on 8/30. 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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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines (MSP-DSM)

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

Fri, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 6
Delta Logo
8:50 am - 10:07 amMSP-DSM
1h 17mnonstop
Delta Logo
10:18 am - 11:34 amDSM-MSP
1h 16mnonstop
$199Delta
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
6:45 am - 1:40 pmMSP-DSM
6h 55m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 12:17 amDSM-MSP
9h 52m1 stop
$205Frontier
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 1:00 pmMSP-DSM
4h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 2:00 pmDSM-MSP
7h 50m1 stop
$208Southwest
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 10:50 pmMSP-DSM
7h 20m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 2:00 pmDSM-MSP
7h 50m1 stop
$243Southwest
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 20
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 11:20 amMSP-DSM
6h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 4:45 pmDSM-MSP
10h 35m2 stops
$254Southwest
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Mon, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 16
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5:15 am - 5:01 pmMSP-DSM
11h 46m2 stops
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6:30 am - 2:30 pmDSM-MSP
8h 00m1 stop
Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
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2:18 pm - 11:27 pmMSP-DSM
9h 09m1 stop
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1:36 pm - 7:40 pmDSM-MSP
6h 04m1 stop
Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 3
Delta Logo
4:00 pm - 5:12 pmMSP-DSM
1h 12mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 6:42 pmDSM-MSP
1h 17mnonstop
$457Delta
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Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
5:48 am - 10:46 amMSP-DSM
4h 58m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:34 am - 8:29 pmDSM-MSP
8h 55m1 stop
$460United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 15
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:34 amMSP-DSM
5h 04m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 5:49 pmDSM-MSP
22h 59m1 stop
$485United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Des Moines on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Minneapolis to Des Moines. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Des Moines is May, where tickets cost $299 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $453 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Minneapolis 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 $279, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$97
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines

When to book flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines was $97 for a one-way ticket and $199 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

    Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to Des Moines flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to Des Moines flight route.

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Minneapolis and Des Moines.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

    There are nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines on a daily basis.

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

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

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

Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines.
Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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
DeltaOverall score based on 7980 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

2.0 MediocreGim, Jul 2025BGM - DTW
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

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