MSP - DSM

$85 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 1/12. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Minneapolis to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Minneapolis to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$248
Overall average: $314
Frontier
Fri 1/16Mon 1/19
MSP - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$259
Typical prices: $299-$329
Delta
Fri 1/16Mon 1/19
MSP - DSM • Non-stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $248 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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September
Cheapest • 35% price drop
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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, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
Frontier Logo
6:45 am - 7:23 pm
MSP
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DSM
12h 38m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:18 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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MSP
26h 41m1 stop
$248Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 9:17 pm
MSP
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DSM
1h 12mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 8:15 am
DSM
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MSP
1h 15mnonstop
$259Delta
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 11:25 am
MSP
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DSM
3h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 9:50 pm
DSM
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MSP
6h 30m1 stop
$273Southwest
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 11:25 am
MSP
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DSM
3h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 1:30 pm
DSM
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MSP
7h 20m2 stops
$278Southwest
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
Delta Logo
2:20 pm - 3:41 pm
MSP
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DSM
1h 21mnonstop
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 11:47 am
DSM
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MSP
1h 17mnonstop
$279Delta
Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 15
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 11:25 am
MSP
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DSM
3h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 11:15 am
DSM
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MSP
5h 55m1 stop
$292Southwest
Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 15
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 11:25 am
MSP
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DSM
3h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 1:55 pm
DSM
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MSP
8h 35m2 stops
$297Southwest
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 11:12 am
MSP
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DSM
4h 10m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 9:13 pm
DSM
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MSP
4h 12m1 stop
$299American Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 9:10 pm
MSP
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DSM
10h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 9:15 pm
DSM
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MSP
5h 55m2 stops
$308Southwest
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 10:30 pm
MSP
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DSM
8h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:23 pm
DSM
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MSP
6h 23m1 stop
$339United Airlines
Booking Insights

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 Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Minneapolis to Des Moines. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Tuesdays 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 September, where tickets cost $218 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $587 and $374 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 $329, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 35% lower on average.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $85 for a one-way ticket and $248 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?

    Only Delta offers 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $259 or less round-trip.

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

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8005 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.3Food
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I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

10.0 ExcellentMargaret, Dec 2025
BOS - PIT
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I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

Everything you need to know for your flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Minneapolis (MSP)
Des Moines (DSM)