$49 Cheap Flights to Des Moines, IA

Schedule your trip for October if you want to land a deal on your fare. It's the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines. Try to avoid traveling during peak periods such as public holidays or school breaks.

Get cheap flights to Des Moines from Chicago, Denver and Atlanta. These cities generally offer the lowest fares to this popular destination. But remember that holiday periods, demand and stopovers will also impact rates, so remain flexible and book when prices are right.

There are 21 US destinations where you can fly to Des Moines nonstop from. Explore your options by using the "Direct flights only" box on Expedia and find the ideal departure point for your trip. Here are a handful of the leading cities to take off from:

• Chicago
• Denver
• Atlanta
• Dallas
• Detroit

Book well in advance or search for cheap flights to Des Moines during the low season, such as November and December. Flying off on a Thursday could also save you an average of 16% compared to a Sunday flight.* The Expedia app makes it even easier to know when to book. Just activate the toggle for "Watch prices" and get notified when fares drop.

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

It's possible to get cheap deals on last-minute flights to Des Moines, especially if your plans are flexible. Think about flying from a different airport, changing your trip dates or picking another carrier to get a cheap flight to Des Moines.

Book your flight to Des Moines two to four months ahead if you're visiting from an international destination. For domestic travel, the recommendation is around 28 days in advance. Better deals and a greater choice of travel dates, times and seating options are just some of the awesome benefits of booking early.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

Sundays are generally the best day to book a cheap flight to Des Moines, with savings of around 8% on average compared to a Friday. If you choose to purchase tickets on a Friday, expect to pay more as this is typically the most expensive day.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

There are 4 carriers connecting Des Moines with 12 airports globally. The chief gateway to this city is Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). Book a ticket with any of these well-known airlines to Des Moines:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• Frontier Airlines

If you're flying to Des Moines, the main hub to touch down at is Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). You could also fly to Des Moines via Marshalltown, IA (MIW-Marshalltown Municipal).

Touching down at Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) puts you roughly 4 mi southwest of the center of Des Moines.

Bundle your flight and hotel and you could save hundreds of dollars. Better yet, you can add extras like activities and car rentals to your Des Moines flight and hotel package deal. With Expedia, it's simple to look after all your Des Moines travel plans in the same place.

It's often possible to change or cancel your flight to Des Moines. Many airlines let you cancel flights for free within 24 hours of booking. However, some flights are non-refundable, and airlines may offer you credit for a future flight rather than a direct refund. To get cheap flights to Des Moines with flexible change policies, pick the "Changes included" or "No cancel fee" filters during your search. Want more details? Check out our Customer Service Portal.