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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $313-$505
Delta
Tue 9/25Sat 9/29
MOB - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$310
Typical prices: $415-$724
United Airlines
Mon 10/1
MOB - DSM • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Mobile and Des Moines. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 30% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $400 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 4h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Mobile to Des Moines (MOB-DSM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Mobile to Des Moines

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
Delta Logo
6:10 pm - 10:26 pmMOB  Mobile-DSM Des Moines
4h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:31 am - 3:41 pmDSM  Des Moines-MOB Mobile
4h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$349Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 10:30 pmMOB  Mobile-DSM Des Moines
5h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:07 pmDSM  Des Moines-MOB Mobile
8h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$399United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 10:30 pmMOB  Mobile-DSM Des Moines
5h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
1:27 pm - 9:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-MOB Mobile
8h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$404United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 8:36 pmMOB  Mobile-DSM Des Moines
11h 36m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 6:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-MOB Mobile
9h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$409United Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:42 amMOB  Mobile-DSM Des Moines
4h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:54 pm - 11:17 pmDSM  Des Moines-MOB Mobile
4h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$418Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 8:36 pmMOB  Mobile-DSM Des Moines
11h 36m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 6:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-MOB Mobile
9h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$429United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 10:30 pmMOB  Mobile-DSM Des Moines
5h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
1:27 pm - 9:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-MOB Mobile
8h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$449United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 2:20 pmMOB  Mobile-DSM Des Moines
7h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-MOB Mobile
10h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$469United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 10:30 pmMOB  Mobile-DSM Des Moines
5h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
1:27 pm - 9:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-MOB Mobile
8h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$469United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
1:44 pm - 12:04 amMOB  Mobile-DSM Des Moines
10h 20m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:03 am - 1:19 pmDSM  Des Moines-MOB Mobile
5h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$519American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Mobile to Des Moines flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Mobile to Des Moines?

Round-trip flights from Mobile to Des Moines start at $349. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $313 to $505. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349 on Delta.

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Key details for Mobile to Des Moines flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$310
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 30% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Mobile to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mobile 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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Your Mobile to Des Moines flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Mobile to Des Moines?

    Flights from Mobile to Des Moines usually depart from Mobile (MOB) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Mobile to Des Moines?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Mobile to Des Moines pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 33% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Mobile to Des Moines?

    On the Mobile to Des Moines route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 61%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $310 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $783: a $473 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

    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.

  • How long is a flight from Mobile to Des Moines?

    A nonstop flight from Mobile to Des Moines takes 0h 00m, covering 807 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Mobile to Des Moines?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Mobile to Des Moines changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $349 to $953. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Mobile to Des Moines looking right now?

    One-way fares from Mobile to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $380, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Mobile to Des Moines?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 43m, compared with 5h 58m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 58m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Mobile to Des Moines flight?

    Round-trip flights from Mobile to Des Moines range from $313 to $505, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Mobile to Des Moines flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $310 - about $473 less than Tuesday (60% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Mobile to Des Moines trip for September. Fares historically average $258 round-trip in that month - typically $525 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Des Moines Airport.
    - Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
    - Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
    - Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center By IHG

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