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Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Des Moines flights:

• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and Des Moines.

Flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $152 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $408 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 33% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Minneapolis to Des Moines route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 67%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $299 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $887: a $588 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Des Moines flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are Iowa Events Center, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 10:14 am
• Latest: departs at 7:59 pm and lands at 9:18 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines takes 1h 19m, covering 232 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $239 to $1,184. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 5h 30m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 8h 45m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines range from $299 to $517, with an average of $408 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Minneapolis to Des Moines route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.