MRY - DSM

$459 Find Cheap Flights from Monterey 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 Monterey to Des Moines departing on 5/14. 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 Monterey 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 Monterey to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$579
Typical prices: $578-$505
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/15Sat 5/16
MRY - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$459
United Airlines
Thu 5/14
MRY - DSM • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $579 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Monterey and Des Moines. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $252 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 47m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 45% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Monterey to Des Moines (MRY-DSM)

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

Fri, May 15 - Sat, May 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:57 pm - 10:31 am
MRY
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DSM
13h 34m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 11:31 pm
DSM
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MRY
10h 11m
2 stops
$579Alaska Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Sat, May 16
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 4:15 pm
MRY
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DSM
9h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:06 am - 6:08 pm
DSM
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MRY
11h 02m
2 stops
$968United Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 4:15 pm
MRY
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DSM
9h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:05 pm
DSM
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MRY
17h 35m
1 stop
$1,164United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Monterey to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Monterey to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Monterey to Des Moines departing in May.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Monterey 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 Monterey to Des Moines is October, where tickets cost $288 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $936 and $723 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$459
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Monterey to Des Moines

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Monterey to Des Moines was $459 for a one-way ticket and $579 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Monterey to Des Moines.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Monterey and Des Moines, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Monterey to Des Moines, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Monterey to Des Moines are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $505 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $482 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

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

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

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Monterey to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Monterey 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 Monterey 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9680 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

4.0 OkayMichael, Apr 2026
SNA - DEN
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Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

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