Question 1

How long does a flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 1h 14m to travel the 232 miles between Minneapolis and Des Moines.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Minneapolis and Des Moines per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Minneapolis and land in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 1h 14m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Minneapolis and Des Moines per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Minneapolis and land in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 1h 14m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines was $121 for a one-way ticket and $231 for a round-trip.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Minneapolis at 8:55 am and will be landing in Des Moines at 10:13 am.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines jets off at 7:54 pm and lands at 9:08 pm.

Question 10

Which airlines fly non-stop between Minneapolis and Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Minneapolis to Des Moines direct and that is Delta. The best round-trip deal found from Delta for the route is $199.

Question 11

Which airlines fly non-stop between Minneapolis and Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Minneapolis to Des Moines direct and that is Delta. The best round-trip deal found from Delta for the route is $199.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to Des Moines flight route.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines is February, where tickets cost $259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $917 and $917 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines is February, where tickets cost $259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $917 and $917 respectively.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $152.

Question 23

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Chicago (ORD) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 24

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Chicago (ORD) often has the shortest layovers from Minneapolis to Des Moines, with an average of 1h 09m.

Question 25

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Chicago (ORD) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 4h 27m.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Minneapolis and Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Minneapolis and Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Minneapolis to Des Moines were found on Frontier ($231) and Southwest ($261).

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Minneapolis to Des Moines were found on Frontier ($231) and Southwest ($261).

Question 30

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $657, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 31

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $657, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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