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September 6 - September 10

Cheapest

DSM - Las Vegas

$203

$90

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August 7 - August 21

Best

DSM - Las Vegas

$182

$96

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September 6 - September 11

DSM - Las Vegas

$203

$96

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July 20 - July 22

Earliest

DSM - Las Vegas

$223

$101

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July 31 - August 27

DSM - Las Vegas

$200

$101

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July 31 - August 28

DSM - Las Vegas

$200

$101

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August 30 - September 18

DSM - Las Vegas

$184

$101

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August 30 - September 4

DSM - Las Vegas

$213

$101

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August 30 - September 10

Best

DSM - Las Vegas

$192

$101

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July 31 - August 5

DSM - Las Vegas

$220

$101

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Insights for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

For cheap flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas, fares typically range from $209 to $954, with a median of $648. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and approximately 24% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas? You'll find the most affordable options in October, with a median fare of $118. August also presents a good value, with a median fare of $127, closely followed by November at $128.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 25.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Des Moines to Las Vegas takes approximately 12h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Des Moines and Las Vegas is 1953 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance often means a longer travel day, especially when factoring in connections.

How much is a round trip from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Regular price: $160 - $565

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas.

The regular price range for this route is $160 to $565. The current lowest deal is $90 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Sep 6-Sep 10.

now $90

Low $160

High $565

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas

The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas is October, with a median price of $118. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $805. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $118

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $805

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Direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$227

$134

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$237

$137

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$201

$123

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$236

$133

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$199

$129

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$209

$129

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

7 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 12

$388 → $227

42%

2 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 7

$257 → $121

53%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$262 → $139

47%

1 night

Oct 21 - Oct 22

$264 → $141

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Des Moines - Las Vegas route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $90.

Recent fares from Des Moines to Las Vegas are below the typical level, with deals around $90.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas is October, with a median price of $118.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically last 12h 45m.

The median flight duration from Des Moines to Las Vegas is 12 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

About 25% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Allegiant Air is an airline that has offered direct flights on the Des Moines to Las Vegas route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas appear frequently, about once per day.

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International Airport is a good option for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Las Vegas main airports to arrive at

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Cheapest

Harry Reid International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Las Vegas.

📍 ~10 km from Las Vegas (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Airports nearby Las Vegas used as alternative

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International offers extensive domestic flight options and is less congested than LAX for travelers driving from Nevada.

📍 ~370 km from Las Vegas (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$199

St. George Regional (SGU)

St. George Regional is the closest alternative and provides fast security and boarding for northern Las Vegas metro travelers.

📍 ~190 km from Las Vegas (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

Palm Springs International (PSP)

Palm Springs International is a reliable mid-sized airport with good connectivity and a pleasant passenger experience.

📍 ~370 km from Las Vegas (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$373

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

Hollywood Burbank is efficient for reaching the Los Angeles basin without LAX traffic, with strong domestic networks.

📍 ~390 km from Las Vegas (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a massive hub offering routes and backup options not available at Las Vegas.

📍 ~440 km from Las Vegas (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Las Vegas

47% AI deal score

$1,331

From DSM

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Oct 10

Las Vegas, United States

46% AI deal score

$1,484

From DSM

Elite

Oct 26

Las Vegas, United States

45% AI deal score

$1,564

From DSM

Elite

Jul 06

Las Vegas, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,960

From DSM

Elite

Jun 22

Las Vegas, United States

42% AI deal score

$4,240

From DSM

Elite

Jun 24

Las Vegas, United States

41% AI deal score

$2,639

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Las Vegas

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas is typically 60 or more days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked in this window averaged around $230. In contrast, tickets purchased within 0-6 days of departure were significantly higher, averaging $515. For optimal savings, consider booking well in advance.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is considered to be $209 or less. The median price for this route was $648, with 75% of prices being $954 or below. This indicates that prices can vary significantly, so finding a fare at or below $209 represents a notable saving.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas are October, August, and November. In October, the median price was $118, while in August, it was $127. The annual median price for this route is $648, indicating that these months offer substantially lower fares. Planning your trip during these times can lead to significant savings.

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Insights for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

How much is a round trip from Des Moines to Las Vegas

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Last-minute flights going from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Popular Airports to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Des Moines - Las Vegas route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $90.

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically last 12h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Las Vegas main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Las Vegas used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Las Vegas

Best Elite deals to Las Vegas

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