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DSM
Jacksonville
United States • Jul 2026
$174
$31
One-way
DSM
Philadelphia
United States • Sep 2026
$118
$33
One-way
DSM
Nashville
United States • Jul 2026
$147
$36
One-way
DSM
Houston
United States • Aug 2026
$146
$39
One-way
DSM
Denver
United States • Oct 2026
$210
$41
One-way
DSM
Boston
United States • Aug 2026
$146
$43
One-way
DSM
Austin
United States • Sep 2026
$119
$44
One-way
DSM
Las Vegas
United States • Jul 2026
$155
$45
One-way
DSM
Sarasota
United States • Aug 2026
$159
$45
One-way
DSM
Fort Myers
United States • Sep 2026
$163
$46
One-way
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Most popular airlines from Des Moines
American Airlines
Deutsche Luft Hansa
United Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Allegiant Air
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Air Canada
Last-minute flights going from Des Moines soon
Mon, Jun 29
DSM - Kalispell
Des Moines (DSM) - Kalispell (FCA)
United Airlines
$828
$395
One-way
Fri, Jun 26
DSM - Providenciales
Des Moines (DSM) - Providenciales (PLS)
United Airlines
$1,017
$724
One-way
Sat, Jun 27
DSM - Bonaire
Des Moines (DSM) - Bonaire (BON)
American Airlines
$1,044
$810
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
DSM - Nairobi
Des Moines (DSM) - Nairobi (NBO)
Lufthansa
$1,800
$1,484
One-way
Tue, Jun 30
DSM - Jackson
Des Moines (DSM) - Jackson (JAC)
United Airlines
$639
$334
One-way
Tue, Jun 30
DSM - Bangor
Des Moines (DSM) - Bangor (BGR)
American Airlines
$545
$340
One-way
Most popular destinations to fly from Des Moines
Malta
Malta • Sep 2026
from
$768
Auckland
New Zealand • Jul 2026
from
$891
Nairobi
Kenya • Oct 2026
from
$1,152
Honolulu
United States • Sep 2026
from
$472
Istanbul
Turkey • Jul 2026
from
$748
Belgrade
Serbia • Jul 2026
from
$802
Biggest price drops on international destinations from Des Moines
DSM - Entebbe
$1,792 → $1,178
DSM - Riga
$1,275 → $694
DSM - Sydney
$1,851 → $1,305
DSM - Kabul
$1,765 → $1,253
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Des Moines airport insights
🎯 Booking tip
Watch fares to Jacksonville
Flights from Des Moines to Jacksonville are as low as $31 for a direct one-way ticket.
📅 Cheapest travel period
Jun
Flights from DSM tend to be cheaper in Jun.
⏱️ Best time to book
2-8 months in advance
Booking 2-8 months in advance offers the best prices, with fares tending to rise closer to departure.
✈️ Airlines to watch
American Airlines, Deutsche Luft Hansa, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Major US airlines and low-cost carriers offer flights from Des Moines.
💸 Cheapest deals found
From ~$31 direct / ~$65 roundtrip
The cheapest flights from DSM are to destinations across the United States, including Jacksonville and Nashville.
🗓️ Best days to catch a deal
Wed
Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly from DSM, with fares as low as $36.
Des Moines main airports to depart from
Des Moines International (DSM)
Des Moines International is a convenient option for travelers looking for the cheapest flights from Des Moines.
📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$65
Airports nearby Des Moines used as alternative
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Eppley Airfield is a useful alternative with significantly more flight options and carriers, including premium cabin classes.
📍 ~170 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$65
The Eastern Iowa (CID)
The Eastern Iowa airport is a substantial regional alternative with diverse airlines and competitive pricing.
📍 ~190 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$76
Waterloo Regional (ALO)
Waterloo Regional is a closer alternative with a smaller terminal for quick security and boarding.
📍 ~130 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$203
Fort Dodge Regional (FOD)
Fort Dodge Regional is the geographically closest alternative, offering a low-stress environment with minimal crowds.
📍 ~100 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$197
Sioux Gateway (SUX)
Sioux Gateway is an alternative regional gateway that can offer lower fares on specific regional routes.
📍 ~270 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$224
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From DSM
Elite
Guayaquil
Ecuador • Jun 2026
93% AI deal score
$7,070
$1,743
Save $5,327
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Houston
United States • Nov 2026
90% AI deal score
$869
$569
Save $300
United Airlines
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Lower Prince's Quarter
Sint Maarten • Nov 2026
90% AI deal score
$3,509
$1,535
Save $1,974
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Denver
United States • Aug 2026
89% AI deal score
$787
$565
Save $222
United Airlines
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Quito
Ecuador • Aug 2026
88% AI deal score
$2,346
$1,697
Save $649
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Tortola
British Virgin Islands • Aug 2026
86% AI deal score
$1,795
$1,419
Save $376
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Montego Bay
Jamaica • Aug 2026
85% AI deal score
$1,220
$921
Save $299
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Los Angeles
United States • Aug 2026
84% AI deal score
$853
$522
Save $331
Frontier
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Seattle
United States • Sep 2026
83% AI deal score
$965
$572
Save $393
Frontier
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Las Vegas
United States • Aug 2026
82% AI deal score
$898
$509
Save $389
Frontier
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
San Diego
United States • Sep 2026
82% AI deal score
$867
$546
Save $321
Frontier
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
San Francisco
United States • Sep 2026
81% AI deal score
$1,048
$576
Save $472
Frontier
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Honolulu
United States • Jul 2026
81% AI deal score
$3,323
$2,576
Save $747
United Airlines
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Montego Bay
Jamaica • Sep 2026
81% AI deal score
$1,113
$926
Save $187
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Los Angeles
United States • Sep 2026
80% AI deal score
$849
$746
Save $103
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Cartagena
Colombia • Aug 2026
79% AI deal score
$1,411
$1,019
Save $392
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Chicago
United States • Aug 2026
78% AI deal score
$593
$511
Save $82
United Airlines
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Willemstad
Curaçao • Sep 2026
77% AI deal score
$1,800
$1,657
Save $143
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Saint Thomas
United States • Aug 2026
77% AI deal score
$1,139
$992
Save $147
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Saint Thomas
United States • Aug 2026
76% AI deal score
$1,088
$992
Save $96
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Washington, D.C.
United States • Aug 2026
74% AI deal score
$652
$512
Save $140
Frontier
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Toronto
Canada • Jul 2026
74% AI deal score
$825
$737
Save $88
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
San Juan
United States • Sep 2026
74% AI deal score
$971
$876
Save $95
United
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Denver
United States • Sep 2026
72% AI deal score
$517
$414
Save $103
Frontier
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
San Juan
United States • Sep 2026
72% AI deal score
$907
$876
Save $31
United
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Aruba
Aruba • Aug 2026
72% AI deal score
$1,464
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands • Aug 2026
72% AI deal score
$1,319
$1,221
Save $98
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Kahului
United States • Jan 2027
70% AI deal score
$4,076
$3,562
Save $514
United Airlines
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic • Aug 2026
70% AI deal score
$1,025
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Washington, D.C.
United States • Sep 2026
68% AI deal score
$631
$574
Save $57
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic • Aug 2026
68% AI deal score
$1,390
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
New York
United States • Nov 2026
65% AI deal score
$588
$584
Save $4
American
Business Class
From DSM
Elite
New York
United States • Nov 2026
65% AI deal score
$588
$584
Save $4
American
Business Class