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$63 Find cheap flights from Dallas 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 Dallas to Des Moines departing on 6/17. 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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Cheap flight deals from Dallas to Des Moines

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dallas 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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3:04 pm - 8:15 pmDFW-DSM
5h 11m1 stop
9:15 pm - 8:15 amDSM-DFW
11h 00m1 stop
$100Frontier
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Wed, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 17
7:22 am - 8:15 pmDFW-DSM
12h 53m1 stop
9:15 pm - 10:13 amDSM-DFW
12h 58m1 stop
$102Frontier
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Wed, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 17
12:20 pm - 5:20 pmDFW-DSM
5h 00m1 stop
9:00 am - 4:17 pmDSM-DFW
31h 17m3 stops
$236
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Thu, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 15
8:44 am - 9:46 pmDFW-DSM
13h 02m1 stop
6:10 pm - 4:24 pmDSM-DFW
22h 14m2 stops
$254
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 14
7:02 am - 8:59 amDFW-DSM
1h 57mnonstop
12:32 pm - 11:22 pmDSM-DFW
10h 50m1 stop
$272American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 26 - Fri, Jul 26
1:43 pm - 11:44 pmDFW-DSM
10h 01m1 stop
5:15 pm - 6:54 pmDSM-DFW
25h 39m1 stop
$321United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 17
11:35 am - 8:52 pmDFW-DSM
9h 17m1 stop
8:00 am - 8:52 pmDSM-DFW
12h 52m2 stops
$358United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 17
7:00 am - 8:54 amDFW-DSM
1h 54mnonstop
6:11 pm - 11:11 pmDSM-DFW
5h 00m1 stop
$385American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 6
4:25 pm - 10:24 pmDAL-DSM
5h 59m1 stop
2:14 pm - 8:36 pmDSM-DAL
6h 22m1 stop
$568Delta
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Wed, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 17
7:30 am - 2:48 pmDAL-DSM
7h 18m1 stop
5:50 am - 11:10 amDSM-DAL
5h 20m1 stop
$618Delta
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Sat, Jul 20 - Tue, Jul 30

Flights from Dallas to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Dallas to Des Moines flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Dallas to Des Moines.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Dallas to Des Moines cost $289 and was between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Des Moines. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $323.

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

The average price of all flights from Dallas to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Des Moines on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Dallas, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Dallas 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 Dallas to Des Moines is September, where tickets cost $326 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is $468 and $468 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas to Des Moines?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Dallas to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas to Des Moines, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Frontier ($63) and United Airlines ($252). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($100) and American Airlines ($272).

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Dallas to Des Moines.
There is just one airline that flies from Dallas to Des Moines direct and that is American Airlines. The best one-way deal found from American Airlines for the route is $237.

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

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Dallas and land in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 1h 58m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 36 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

Flying between Des Moines and Dallas will take minimum 1h 54m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$63
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from Dallas to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas 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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Dallas to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas to Des Moines was $63 for a one-way ticket and $100 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dallas to Des Moines?

    Dallas has 2 major airports: Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth. Des Moines is the only airport in Des Moines. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dallas 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 Dallas up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Dallas to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas to Des Moines, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Dallas to Des Moines

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

Des Moines to Dallas

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Dallas to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/17Mon
1 stopFrontier
21h 37mDFW-DSM
$63
6/25Tue
1 stopFrontier
9h 35mDFW-DSM
$70
6/20Thu
1 stop
4h 54mDFW-DSM
$107
7/10Wed
3 stops
25h 44mDFW-DSM
$147
7/9Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 14mDFW-DSM
$252
7/9Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 55mDFW-DSM
$290
6/23Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 54mDFW-DSM
$313
6/18Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 15mDAL-DSM
$356
6/20Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 46mDAL-DSM
$409
6/18Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
8h 24mDFW-DSM
$501

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Last minute flights from Dallas to Des Moines

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Dallas to Des Moines that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/16Sun
multi-stopFrontier
21h 15mDFW-DSM
6/24Mon
multi-stopFrontier
24h 23mDSM-DFW
$188
6/16Sun
multi-stopFrontier
21h 15mDFW-DSM
6/20Thu
multi-stopFrontier
7h 53mDSM-DFW
$247
6/16Sun
multi-stop
6h 59mDFW-DSM
6/24Mon
multi-stop
8h 50mDSM-DFW
$390
6/16Sun
multi-stop
20h 47mDFW-DSM
6/24Mon
multi-stop
8h 50mDSM-DFW
$406
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 51mDFW-DSM
6/18Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 53mDSM-DFW
$574
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 24mDFW-DSM
6/19Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 44mDSM-DFW
$584
6/12Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 54mDFW-DSM
6/19Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 03mDSM-DFW
$586
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 10mDFW-DSM
6/18Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 03mDSM-DFW
$596
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
5h 15mDAL-DSM
6/18Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 35mDSM-DAL
$955
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 46mDAL-DSM
6/21Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 35mDSM-DAL
$1,018

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Flights to Des Moines

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Des Moines (DSM)United States

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