SAF - DSM

$314 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Fe to Des Moines - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$314
Typical prices: $407-$584
United Airlines
Tue 9/25Tue 10/2
SAF - DSM • 1 stop
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 21% price drop
May
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $365 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 4h 42m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Des Moines!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Santa Fe to Des Moines (SAF-DSM)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Fe to Des Moines

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 11:48 pmSAF  Santa Fe-DSM Des Moines
4h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:41 amDSM  Des Moines-SAF Santa Fe
4h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$314United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 4:19 pmSAF  Santa Fe-DSM Des Moines
4h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 4:56 pmDSM  Des Moines-SAF Santa Fe
4h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$344United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 11:48 pmSAF  Santa Fe-DSM Des Moines
4h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 12:36 pmDSM  Des Moines-SAF Santa Fe
4h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$371United Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6
United Airlines Logo
1:22 pm - 9:01 pmSAF  Santa Fe-DSM Des Moines
6h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:21 amDSM  Des Moines-SAF Santa Fe
4h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
$394United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
American Airlines Logo
4:38 pm - 11:12 pmSAF  Santa Fe-DSM Des Moines
5h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 9:57 pmDSM  Des Moines-SAF Santa Fe
8h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$520American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 3:12 pmSAF  Santa Fe-DSM Des Moines
5h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:41 am - 4:48 pmDSM  Des Moines-SAF Santa Fe
11h 07m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles
$546American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6
United Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 9:01 pmSAF  Santa Fe-DSM Des Moines
6h 44m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:21 amDSM  Des Moines-SAF Santa Fe
28h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$547United Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 11:52 pmSAF  Santa Fe-DSM Des Moines
4h 52m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 9:21 amDSM  Des Moines-SAF Santa Fe
19h 19m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$556United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 11:48 pmSAF  Santa Fe-DSM Des Moines
4h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 9:21 amDSM  Des Moines-SAF Santa Fe
19h 19m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$596United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 5:48 pmSAF  Santa Fe-DSM Des Moines
22h 48m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:41 amDSM  Des Moines-SAF Santa Fe
4h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$608United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Fe to Des Moines flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Santa Fe to Des Moines with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Santa Fe to Des Moines start at $314. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $407 to $584. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $314 on United Airlines.

Find deals

Key details for Santa Fe to Des Moines flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$314
Most popular time to fly with an average 65% increase in price.
Flight from Santa Fe to Des Moines

When to book flights from Santa Fe to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Fe 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

Your Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to Des Moines?

    Flights from Santa Fe to Des Moines usually depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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

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

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

    Connecting flights from Santa Fe to Des Moines most commonly pass through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 70% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 30% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Santa Fe to Des Moines route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $409 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $584, a difference of $175. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • 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 Santa Fe to Des Moines?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Santa Fe to Des Moines. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 42m and 6h 06m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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 $314 to $847. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 42m, compared with 6h 06m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Fe and Des Moines?

    Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Santa Fe (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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 Santa Fe to Des Moines flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Fe to Des Moines range from $407 to $584, with an average of $439 over the past 12 months. Anything below $407 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Santa Fe 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 Thursday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $409 - about $175 less than Friday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Fe to Des Moines trip for October. Fares historically average $349 round-trip in that month - typically $378 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
    - Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center By IHG
    - Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Everything you need to know for your flight from Santa Fe to Des Moines

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Santa Fe (SAF)
Des Moines (DSM)