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10:46 am - 1:30 pmDEN-DSM
1h 44mnonstop
2:28 pm - 3:24 pmDSM-DEN
1h 56mnonstop
$78Frontier
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 14
10:48 am - 1:33 pmDEN-DSM
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2h 08mnonstop
$92Frontier
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6:08 am - 3:04 pmDEN-DSM
7h 56m1 stop
4:02 pm - 10:32 pmDSM-DEN
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$227American Airlines
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7:02 pm - 11:53 pmPHX-DSM
2h 51mnonstop
5:30 am - 6:39 amDSM-PHX
3h 09mnonstop
$228American Airlines
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4:56 pm - 10:19 pmIAD-DSM
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5:50 am - 1:15 pmDFW-DSM
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9:01 pm - 11:46 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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$253United Airlines
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9:01 pm - 11:46 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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$257United Airlines
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8h 02m1 stop
$456Alaska Airlines
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9:06 am - 6:51 pmSEA-DSM
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$507Alaska Airlines
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1h 43mnonstop
$48Frontier
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Fri, Jun 28
10:53 am - 1:37 pmDEN-DSM
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$49Frontier
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Fri, Jul 26
12:35 am - 11:12 amDEN-DSM
9h 37m2 stops
$93Delta
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12:35 am - 9:31 amDEN-DSM
7h 56m1 stop
$100Delta
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9:01 pm - 11:46 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
$104United Airlines
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5:10 pm - 1:06 pmIAD-DSM
20h 56m1 stop
$111Allegiant Air
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6:10 am - 2:29 pmDEN-DSM
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$113United Airlines
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7:50 pm - 9:31 pmDCA-DSM
2h 41mnonstop
$116American Airlines
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7:16 pm - 12:05 amDCA-DSM
5h 49m1 stop
$124American Airlines
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7:56 am - 10:56 pmDEN-DSM
38h 00m2 stops
$225Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 9
5:01 am - 8:42 pmDFW-DSM
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24h 23m1 stop
$217Frontier
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11:24 pm - 8:42 pmDFW-DSM
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9h 07m1 stop
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$400United Airlines
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2h 47mnonstop
$428Delta
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2h 41mnonstop
$436American Airlines
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5:34 pm - 9:41 pmLGA-DSM
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2h 47mnonstop
$437American Airlines
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3:55 pm - 10:15 pmDFW-DSM
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16h 53m1 stop
$457United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
10:00 am - 11:55 pmONT-DSM
11h 55m2 stops
5:00 am - 3:26 pmDSM-ONT
12h 26m2 stops
$1,168Alaska Airlines
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10:48 am - 1:33 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
9:21 pm - 10:29 pmDSM-DEN
2h 08mnonstop
$92Frontier
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Thu, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 15
11:44 am - 2:31 pmDEN-DSM
1h 47mnonstop
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1h 59mnonstop
$98Frontier
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Fri, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 15
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1h 43mnonstop
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1h 56mnonstop
$101Frontier
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Fri, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 5
10:48 am - 1:33 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
2:28 pm - 3:24 pmDSM-DEN
1h 56mnonstop
$118Frontier
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Sun, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 7
7:06 pm - 11:59 pmPHX-DSM
2h 53mnonstop
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2h 59mnonstop
$217American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 13
7:02 pm - 11:53 pmPHX-DSM
2h 51mnonstop
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3h 09mnonstop
$228American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 10
9:01 pm - 11:46 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
5:08 pm - 6:14 pmDSM-DEN
2h 06mnonstop
$253United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 9
8:52 pm - 11:37 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
5:14 pm - 6:20 pmDSM-DEN
2h 06mnonstop
$297United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 11
5:15 pm - 7:28 pmLGA-DSM
3h 13mnonstop
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2h 43mnonstop
$309Delta
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5:15 pm - 7:28 pmLGA-DSM
3h 13mnonstop
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2h 44mnonstop
$344Delta
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Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 3
10:46 am - 1:30 pmDEN-DSM
1h 44mnonstop
2:28 pm - 3:24 pmDSM-DEN
1h 56mnonstop
$78Frontier
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10:48 am - 1:33 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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2h 08mnonstop
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11:44 am - 2:31 pmDEN-DSM
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1h 59mnonstop
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1h 43mnonstop
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1h 56mnonstop
$101Frontier
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Fri, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 5
10:48 am - 1:33 pmDEN-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
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1h 56mnonstop
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Sun, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 7
5:01 am - 8:14 pmDFW-DSM
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12h 27m1 stop
$119Frontier
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5:35 pm - 8:19 pmDEN-DSM
1h 44mnonstop
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1h 56mnonstop
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Sat, Jun 22 - Sun, Jul 7
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15h 15m1 stop
$126Frontier
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15h 15m1 stop
$129Frontier
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 10
5:36 am - 8:19 amDEN-DSM
1h 43mnonstop
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2h 08mnonstop
$137Frontier
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Flights to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest flight to Des Moines?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Denver, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to Des Moines as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as $48 one-way and $78 for a round-trip flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to Des Moines was from New York and the lowest price for a round-trip flight was $183.

How much is a flight to Des Moines?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Des Moines from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Des Moines costs $253. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $22 and departed from Denver. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Denver to Des Moines which costs $123 on average, and Phoenix to Des Moines, which costs $352 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines?

The average price of all flights to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $351. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $447 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Des Moines is May, where tickets cost $388 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $613 and $612 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is April with an average price of $271.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines?

The average price for all flights to Des Moines depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is generally in the morning, when flights cost $359 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Des Moines is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $430.

What is a good deal for flights to Des Moines?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Des Moines, 25% of our users found tickets to Des Moines for the following prices or less: From Los Angeles $63 one-way - $116 round-trip, from Orlando Sanford Intl Airport $80 one-way - $235 round-trip, from San Diego $111 one-way - $206 round-trip.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

If you’re traveling from United States, you might fly to Des Moines with American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta as they are the most frequent flyers. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Des Moines.

Which airline offers the most flights to Des Moines?

Of the 6 airlines that fly to Des Moines, American Airlines offers the most flights, with around 98 per week, followed by United Airlines with 92 flights per week.

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

The duration of your flight to Des Moines depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Des Moines on KAYAK are from Newark, which takes 2h 55m, Los Angeles, which takes 3h 18m, Miami, which takes 3h 47m, and New York, which takes 4h 55m.

How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each day?

There are around 50 direct flights from within United States to Des Moines every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 9:00 am the most common departure time and 39% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each week?

Each week there are around 349 direct flights from within United States to Des Moines. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Des Moines each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to Des Moines. Instead, there are 336 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Chicago.

How many cities have direct flights to Des Moines?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Des Moines from 22 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Chicago, with 62 direct flights each week.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$48
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Denver to Des Moines

When to book flights to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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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FAQs - booking Des Moines flights

  • What domestic destinations can I connect to from Des Moines International Airport?

    There are ten popular domestic destinations from DSM that you can connect to from the airport. DSM to Denver is the busiest route served by Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines. Delta Airlines offers flights to Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Detroit, while Southwest Airlines serves routes from DSM to Las Vegas and St. Louis. American Airlines offers flights to Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, and Charlotte.

  • Does Des Moines International Airport offer accessibility services?

    DSM is fully accessible to passengers with special needs. The airport has ramps, lifts, accessible washrooms, and TDD phones in the main terminal area and the concourses. If you have reduced mobility, you can request a wheelchair with your airline. The airlines and airport offer special assistance services to passengers needing assistance around the airport. DSM also provides accessible transport services to and from the airport by prior arrangements.

  • Are there on-site car rental agencies at Des Moines International Airport?

    DSM's on-site car rental agencies include Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, National, Hertz, and American Rent-A-Car, with counters in the baggage claim area. The pick-up and drop-off location is adjacent to the South Garage car park. The minimum age for renting a car at DSM is 21 years. You must present a driver's license valid for the whole rental period. The airport does not allow digital licenses.

  • Is there a hotel in Des Moines International Airport?

    Although DSM doesn't have a hotel within the airport, there are three hotels across the street from the airport that you can visit upon landing. All these hotels are about a 2-minute drive. The hotels have free 24-hour shuttle services for transit from the airport's parking lot.

  • How to get from Des Moines International Airport to Des Moines city center?

    There are various ways to get from Des Moines International Airport to the city center after your flight to Des Moines: buses run daily from one place to the other, connecting the airport to the city for the convenience of all travelers, and a number of hotels in the area offer free shuttle services. Moreover, car rental desks and taxi ranks are conveniently located at the Arrivals Terminal for those who prefer to travel independently.

  • What kind of services does Des Moines International Airport offer?

    In order to stay at the top of its game and satisfy all travelers, Des Moines International Airport offers a range of services such as free Wi-Fi, ATM machines, mobile charging stations, massage chairs, a notary service, and cots to sleep on in the event of flight cancellations due to strikes or bad weather.

  • What attractions is Des Moines International Airport close to?

    Des Moines International Airport is indeed very close to Des Moines city center, but that is not all: the airport is also ideally located to visit attractions such as the Blank Park Zoo (2.3 miles to the east), the Willow Creek Golf Course (4.1 miles to the west), and the breathtaking Walnut Woods State Park (7.2 miles to the west), on the beautiful Raccoon River.

  • Are there malls near Des Moines International Airport?

    Yes, there are. If you are stuck on a long stopover and have exhausted all shopping options inside the airport, head out to one of the malls located not far from the Des Moines International Airport: the Southridge Mall and the Southgate Shopping Centre are the closest (3.2 and 4.1 miles to the east respectively), but there is also Shops at Roosevelt (6.3 miles to the north) and the Valley West Mall (8.8 miles to the northwest).

  • What is the cheapest flight to Des Moines?

    Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Denver, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to Des Moines as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as $48 one-way and $78 for a round-trip flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to Des Moines was from New York and the lowest price for a round-trip flight was $183.

  • How far is Des Moines from central Des Moines?

    You’ll need to travel 4 miles to reach the Des Moines city center from Des Moines.

  • What is the name of Des Moines’s airport?

    All flights to Des Moines land at Des Moines. The airport code is DSM,and it can also be referred to as Des Moines or Des Moines Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Des Moines?

    On average, a flight to Des Moines costs $253. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $22 and departed from Denver Intl Airport.

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

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

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

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

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Des Moines

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Des Moines flight deals.
  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the main airport serving Des Moines. DSM also serves nearby cities without airports, including West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, and Johnston.
  • Upon arrival at DSM from long flights, go to the airside, on the second floor of the main terminal, and take advantage of the on-site massage chairs available in each concourse to relieve tension in your back.
  • Although smaller than other airports in the country, Des Moines International Airport still features a number of stores in which to do some last minute shopping while you are waiting for your flight. Head to the Capitol News & Gift shop in the lobby for souvenirs, newspapers, snacks, and University of Iowa apparel.
  • Eating at Des Moines International Airport is also not a problem as the Food Court, located on the first floors, offers a plethora of choices that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Moreover, there is also a number of restaurants if you prefer a proper, sit-down meal.
  • If you have emails to write or want to conduct some business while waiting for your flight, head to the Business Center. It is fully equipped with workstations, internet access, and fax and photocopy services.
  • Perhaps your flight to Des Moines has arrived late and you don’t want to travel into the city, or your connecting flight doesn’t leave until the morning and you don’t fancy the idea of sleeping in the airport. Whatever the reason, if you want to spend the night in a comfortable bed, book a room at one of the hotels located just minutes from the airport, many of which offer free shuttle services as well as day rooms.
  • Traveling with a pet? Des Moines International Airport features a Pet Relief Area where your furry friends can do their business and rest a moment before or after your flight. It is located outside the terminal, not far from the parking garage.
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Nonstop departures

United States to Des Moines

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

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Nonstop returns

Des Moines to United States

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Des Moines. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
Airline reviews

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Fantastic. Smooth boarding with an infant. Never experienced it with any other carriers.

This was a Lufthansa flight, not United. The CSA at the counter, Ashley, was not only incompetent, but quite rude. Me and two other PAX waited over 7 minutes standing in front of her and another CSA and they ignored us. We joked that we must have accidently taken invisibility pills. She could have at least said "I'll be with you in a moment, I'm currently....". I could go on about how rude she and the other CSAs were (whispering, not communicating with me, blaming the situation on others, etc.). She would not work for me. Then, she gave me literally the worst seat on the plane. the worst. My seat kept getting bumped (rammed twice by the crew with their carts and about every 5 minutes by someone using the bathroom), listening to the bathroom all night, crowded seat, etc.

My seat was broken. WiFi didn’t work. Gate crew at HOU were rude and condescending. Treated all the passengers badly. Bad experience, United.

First flight of the day… MINIMUM FUEL! 15 minute landing delay at HOU due to fog turned into a 2+ hour delay! Rather than circle, they had to divert to another city to refuel! Sat on tarmac at Austin to refuel. We ALL missed our connections! The crew, including pilots, were clueless. Crew was really a mess. At HOU, Untied employees were exceedingly rude to all. It was pitiful.

An hour and a half late is UNACCEPTABLE. The negative impact to our family is unconscionable. And for the price we were forced to pay...

Experience was bad. 3.5 hour delay for a 2.5 hour trip. There was no r Transparency about the reason for the delay and it was done 30 mins at a time.

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Was lucky to have a employee at the AA checkin counter that had compassion and understood they ordeal that we went through with our original flight being diverted, needing to stay in the aircraft and then flying to the original destination; adding hours to the trip and forcing us to miss our connection and our rebooked connection. She was able to get up on standby on the highest priority on the next flight to the closest airport we need to be at and it all worked out despite being many hours late.

Delayed so that missed connecting flight. Connecting flight was also delayed on the tarmac but they closed the gate before the rescheduled time.

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

I am very disappointed with Frontier Airlines. They cancelled our flight because they couldn't find a crew member, and then didn't get us to our connecting flight. We had to cancel our whole vacation. We were promised flight and hotel vouchers, but they never sent them.

9hrs delay and didn’t provided anything until after flight landed $75 voucher for fiuture travel no meals or anything.

It was ridiculously hard to check in for the flight, and Frontier charged us a LOT of money to have a carry on suitcase, and then told everyone we could not carry on bags and had to check them through at the gate, and didn't refund the extra money we paid to have the suitcase as carry on.

I had a terrible experience with Frontier. I arrived before the 60 minute cut off and was told that Frontier has a two hour window for bags. I was then told the next available flight wasn’t until the end of the day (I had booked a 6am flight). I took a look around and saw other people being told that they could not board their flights or that they had to pay additional fees. I opted to rebook on American Airlines. There’s absolutely no straightforward way to contact Frontier, so this ticket was a complete waste of money. Oh - and the kicker is that the lady lied about the two hour cut off.

Frontier won’t help you at the airport without paying $25. Carry on was $75. Then you get on the plain and every beverage or snack is also a charge. Seats are hard and real packed in. I would never fly them again.

Worst experience I have seen. The flight was cancelled without any reason.

My experience with frontier staff at the Denver airport was absolutely horrible. The manager on duty was even worst if was the worst experience I have ever had, I have never been treated so poorly as a customer in my life! The staff was extremely rude, eye rolls and attitude and then refusal to help me at all. I wish I could never fly frontier again that’s how horrible it was!

The Frontier app wasn’t working. So I could not pay for a carry on the week prior to flying. They charged me 99$ at the gate to carry on a duffle bag.

Good for the price. My only complaint is that the pilot should keep the air flowing while passengers are waiting to getting out of airplane.

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