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$83 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis

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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Minneapolis (DSM-MSP)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis 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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3:31 pm - 8:06 amDSM-MSP
16h 35m1 stop
8:10 pm - 3:09 pmMSP-DSM
18h 59m1 stop
$201Frontier
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Fri, Jul 19 - Tue, Jul 23
9:15 pm - 9:40 amDSM-MSP
12h 25m1 stop
10:35 am - 8:15 pmMSP-DSM
9h 40m1 stop
$302Frontier
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Thu, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 5
4:00 pm - 5:14 pmDSM-MSP
1h 14mnonstop
7:50 pm - 9:05 pmMSP-DSM
1h 15mnonstop
$319Delta
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Sat, Jul 27 - Mon, Jul 29
10:12 am - 3:17 pmDSM-MSP
5h 05m1 stop
5:34 am - 9:33 amMSP-DSM
3h 59m1 stop
$338American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 20 - Tue, Jul 23
4:00 pm - 5:14 pmDSM-MSP
1h 14mnonstop
10:00 am - 11:12 amMSP-DSM
1h 12mnonstop
$339Delta
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Tue, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 16
6:00 am - 2:17 pmDSM-MSP
8h 17m2 stops
5:30 am - 4:09 pmMSP-DSM
10h 39m1 stop
$356United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 5
5:54 am - 9:44 amDSM-MSP
3h 50m1 stop
5:34 am - 9:33 amMSP-DSM
3h 59m1 stop
$358American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 16
9:00 am - 7:25 pmDSM-MSP
10h 25m1 stop
6:27 am - 10:34 pmMSP-DSM
16h 07m2 stops
Fri, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 8
9:00 am - 7:25 pmDSM-MSP
10h 25m1 stop
6:27 am - 10:34 pmMSP-DSM
16h 07m2 stops
Fri, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 8
8:00 am - 2:20 pmDSM-MSP
6h 20m1 stop
6:05 pm - 11:46 pmMSP-DSM
5h 41m1 stop
$398United Airlines
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Sat, Jul 27 - Mon, Jul 29

Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis 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 Des Moines to Minneapolis?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Minneapolis on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis, 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 Des Moines to Minneapolis is August, where tickets cost $308 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and February, where the average cost of tickets is $518 and $497 respectively.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Des Moines to Minneapolis found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $201 on Frontier, followed by Delta ($319). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $83 on Frontier and from $204 on United Airlines.

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis.
There is just one airline that flies from Des Moines to Minneapolis direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $298.

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

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Des Moines and land in Minneapolis, with an average flight time of 1h 15m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

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 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, 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 Des Moines to Minneapolis take?

A direct flight to Minneapolis will take on average 1h 14m to travel the 232 miles flying distance from Des Moines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Des Moines at 7:00 am and will be landing in Minneapolis at 8:17 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis jets off at 6:00 pm and lands at 7:15 pm.

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Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$83
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Minneapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis was $83 for a one-way ticket and $201 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    On your way to Minneapolis, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Minneapolis St Paul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    Delta, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Minneapolis flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Minneapolis flight route.

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Minneapolis.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $428 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $316 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    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 Des Moines to Minneapolis.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Minneapolis from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and MSP 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 Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $210 or less one-way and $533 or less round-trip.

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

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

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +2 more

Delta, KLM, +3 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Top airlines flying from Des Moines to Minneapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Minneapolis. 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 Des Moines to Minneapolis? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10277 reviews
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

8.0 Excellentmilton, Jun 2024ANC - MSP
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It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flight was late. Club was full. Experience is exactly what I expected.

Inflight entertainment stopped working as we taxi to runway and never worked again until landing and taxi to gate. Grrrr

The seat could use more support or cushion. I'm in my 50's and have back issues so the seats are a bit hard for longer flights.

Delta flight overall it was goodT!the crew could do more and the food could be better.

This flight was supposed to land at 10:55 pm on January 14th. Instead, it landed at 3:20 am on Monday, January 15th, resulting in a completely lost day due to not going to bed until 5:00 am.

Airline stewardess service is good. The check-in attendant had a bad attitude and was unprofessional. We did not complete the trip as originally planned. Very dissatisfied☹️

Crew was wonderful, very professional and pleasant. On time performance. Excellent flights,smooth. Thank you!

Fast boarding and exit. Different snacks other than almonds and sun chips.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Minneapolis found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/8Mon
1 stopFrontier
8h 20mDSM-MSP
$83
9/25Wed
1 stopFrontier
12h 25mDSM-MSP
$122
8/17Sat
1 stopFrontier
12h 25mDSM-MSP
$128
7/15Mon
1 stop
12h 39mDSM-MSP
$136
7/8Mon
3 stops
34h 25mDSM-MSP
$162
7/16Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 44mDSM-MSP
$204
7/16Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 06mDSM-MSP
$209
7/2Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 46mDSM-MSP
$213
7/16Tue
nonstopDelta
1h 15mDSM-MSP
$249
7/2Tue
nonstopDelta
1h 17mDSM-MSP
$269

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis

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 Des Moines to Minneapolis that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/14Fri
multi-stop
13h 00mDSM-MSP
6/16Sun
multi-stop
24h 20mMSP-DSM
$423
6/14Fri
multi-stop
13h 00mDSM-MSP
6/17Mon
multi-stop
6h 26mMSP-DSM
$427
6/14Fri
multi-stop
13h 00mDSM-MSP
6/16Sun
multi-stop
13h 39mMSP-DSM
$430
6/14Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 16mDSM-MSP
6/17Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 16mMSP-DSM
$639
6/16Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 13mDSM-MSP
6/23Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 13mMSP-DSM
$659
6/13Thu
multi-stopFrontier
17h 34mDSM-MSP
6/15Sat
multi-stopFrontier
11h 23mMSP-DSM
$679
6/12Wed
multi-stopFrontier
22h 42mDSM-MSP
6/15Sat
multi-stopFrontier
11h 23mMSP-DSM
$681
6/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 58mDSM-MSP
6/15Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 02mMSP-DSM
$787
6/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 58mDSM-MSP
6/15Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 34mMSP-DSM
$923
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 19mDSM-MSP
6/15Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 41mMSP-DSM
$996

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Des Moines - Minneapolis Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Minneapolis (MSP)United States

Return flight deals:

Minneapolis - Des Moines

Cabin classes:

$1,355
$648
$1,186
$291