What percentage of Des Moines to Las Vegas flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 22.9% of flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve connections. Travelers should factor this into their planning when considering flight duration and convenience.

How many hours is the flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas?

The median direct flight time from Des Moines to Las Vegas is 3 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 7 hours and 6 minutes. The total distance covered by this route is 1953 kilometers. Travelers should anticipate these durations depending on whether they choose a direct or connecting flight.

How often do Des Moines to Las Vegas flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Des Moines to Las Vegas route are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find deals. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown price fluctuations that indicate frequent drops. Keeping an eye on price trends can be beneficial for securing a good fare.

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Des Moines to Las Vegas: Overview

Insights for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas typically range from $251–$980, with a median fare of $711. Right now, fares for this route are below the typical level, and approximately 42% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas? The most affordable month to travel is typically October, with a median fare of $118. Following closely are August, with a median of $127, and November, where median fares are around $128.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting, with only 22.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Des Moines to Las Vegas, including connections, takes approximately 8h 8m. For direct flights, the median flight time is 3h 10m.

The distance between Des Moines and Las Vegas is 1953 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight duration that balances travel time with the opportunity to explore a significant geographic span.

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

Regular price: $149 - $594

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

The regular price range for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $149 to $594. The current lowest deal is $78 with Allegiant Air for travel from Sep 28-Sep 30.

now $78

Low $149

High $594

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas

The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas is August, with a median price of $112. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $815. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $112

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $815

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

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Sun, Sep 6

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DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$199

$141

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$239

$151

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$267

$177

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$348

$246

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$166

$132

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$207

$142

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 27 - Aug 28

$397 → $195

51%

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$403 → $208

48%

4 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 4

$297 → $113

62%

5 nights

Aug 30 - Sep 4

$284 → $105

63%

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Des Moines - Las Vegas route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Des Moines to Las Vegas are below the typical level, with a median of $711.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October offers the lowest median prices at $118, followed by August and November.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Direct flights to Las Vegas typically take 3h 10m, while connecting flights average 8h 8m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 77.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air provides direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas are frequently available.

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a convenient option for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Las Vegas main airports to arrive at

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Cheapest

Harry Reid International Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights to Las Vegas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$103

Airports nearby Las Vegas used as alternative

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International is a major regional hub with significant domestic capacity, offering an easier navigation experience.

📍 ~360 km from Las Vegas (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$200

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Las Vegas

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas is 60 or more days before departure. Prices in this booking window typically average around $230. In contrast, waiting until 0-6 days before departure sees average prices rise significantly to $515. For the trailing 90 days, the average price for tickets booked 7-13 days out was $974, indicating that last-minute bookings are generally more expensive for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is considered to be $251 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $711. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $980 or less. Therefore, finding a ticket at or below $251 indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas include October, with a median price of $118, and August, with a median price of $127. November also shows a relatively low median price of $128. These months typically offer prices significantly below the annual median of $711. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these periods.

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Des Moines to Las Vegas: Overview

Insights for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Most itineraries for this route are connecting, with only 22.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Des Moines to Las Vegas, including connections, takes approximately 8h 8m. For direct flights, the median flight time is 3h 10m.

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

Regular price: $149 - $594

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

The regular price range for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $149 to $594. The current lowest deal is $78 with Allegiant Air for travel from Sep 28-Sep 30.

now $78

Low $149

High $594

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas

August

Cheapest

Flights from $112

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $815

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$199

$141

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$239

$151

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$267

$177

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$348

$246

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$166

$132

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Las Vegas

Des Moines (DSM) - Las Vegas (LAS)

Allegiant Air

$207

$142

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 27 - Aug 28

$397 → $195

51%

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$403 → $208

48%

4 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 4

$297 → $113

62%

5 nights

Aug 30 - Sep 4

$284 → $105

63%

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

Recent fares from Des Moines to Las Vegas are below the typical level, with a median of $711.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October offers the lowest median prices at $118, followed by August and November.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Direct flights to Las Vegas typically take 3h 10m, while connecting flights average 8h 8m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 77.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air provides direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas are frequently available.

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a convenient option for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Las Vegas main airports to arrive at

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Cheapest

Harry Reid International Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights to Las Vegas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$103

Airports nearby Las Vegas used as alternative

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International is a major regional hub with significant domestic capacity, offering an easier navigation experience.

Las Vegas, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,437

$1,087

Save $350

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Las Vegas

Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Today’s best flight deals from Des Moines to Las Vegas

Des Moines to Las Vegas: Overview

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

Fly in October for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Connecting flights are more common

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Las Vegas

When should I buy Des Moines to Las Vegas tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas?

What percentage of Des Moines to Las Vegas flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas?

How often do Des Moines to Las Vegas flight prices drop?

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Des Moines to Las Vegas: Overview

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

Fly in October for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 10m

Connecting flights are more common

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Las Vegas

When should I buy Des Moines to Las Vegas tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas?