What kinds of trips can I take from Des Moines?

Travelers departing from Des Moines historically have a variety of trip lengths available. Long-haul flights typically account for 38% of trips, offering connections to distant destinations. Medium-haul flights make up 36% of the available options, while short-haul trips represent 26% of the routes from Des Moines in the trailing 90 days.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Des Moines?

Historically, the United States offers some of the most affordable flight destinations from Des Moines. For instance, Tampa, United States, has a median price of $113. For international travel, Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico, typically has a median price of $282. Other international options include Glasgow, United Kingdom, with a median price of $432, and Montreal, Canada, at a median of $438, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Des Moines at their lowest price?

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines, with an average price of $586. This represents a savings of approximately 28% compared to the annual median average price of $810. March is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $611, offering another opportunity for more affordable travel.

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Orlando

United States • Aug 2026

$123

$27

One-way

DSM

Philadelphia

United States • Aug 2026

$125

$33

One-way

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Jacksonville

United States • Aug 2026

$142

$36

One-way

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Denver

United States • Aug 2026

$123

$40

One-way

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Nashville

United States • Nov 2026

$125

$40

One-way

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Fort Myers

United States • Sep 2026

$153

$41

One-way

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Houston

United States • Aug 2026

$145

$42

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Boston

United States • Nov 2026

$153

$42

One-way

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Austin

United States • Sep 2026

$112

$44

One-way

DSM

Las Vegas

United States • Aug 2026

$122

$45

One-way

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Flights from Des Moines: Overview

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Right now, you can find cheap flights from Des Moines starting at $66 to Philadelphia, United States. Other economical options include flights to Jacksonville, United States, for $76, and fares to Las Vegas, United States, for $78. These prices reflect the current cheapest available roundtrip fares.

The flight distances from Des Moines are fairly balanced, with 38% of routes categorized as long-haul, 36% as medium-haul, and 26% as short-haul. This indicates a diverse range of travel opportunities, from shorter domestic trips to longer international journeys.

For travelers seeking direct flights from Des Moines, about 7% of recent fares from the city are non-stop. This suggests that the majority of flights from Des Moines will involve at least one connection.

You have access to flights to 302 unique cities from Des Moines, with recent fares showing a strong focus on domestic travel. Over the last 90 days, the United States accounted for 87% of recent fares. Beyond the U.S., the United Kingdom represented 4% of fares, and the Netherlands made up 2%.

Among the most frequently discounted destinations from Des Moines over the last 90 days, Dublin, Ireland, stands out. Other popular routes include flights to Jacksonville, United States, and Philadelphia, United States, which consistently appear in recent fare observations.

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Last-minute flights going from Des Moines soon

Mon, Jul 13

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DSM - Kahului

Des Moines (DSM) - Kahului (OGG)

United Airlines

$1,145

$826

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Fukuoka

Des Moines (DSM) - Fukuoka (FUK)

American Airlines

$1,706

$1,324

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - San Juan

Des Moines (DSM) - San Juan (SJU)

Allegiant Air

$587

$284

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Bangor

Des Moines (DSM) - Bangor (BGR)

American Airlines

$596

$351

One-way

Sun, Jul 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Jacksonville

Des Moines (DSM) - Jacksonville (JAX)

Allegiant Air

$310

$95

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Providenciales

Des Moines (DSM) - Providenciales (PLS)

American Airlines

$932

$669

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Des Moines

Honolulu

TOP

United States • Aug 2026

from

$433

Malta

TOP

Malta • Aug 2026

from

$719

Kigali

TOP

Rwanda • Oct 2026

from

$1,270

Riga

TOP

Latvia • Oct 2026

from

$745

Bari

TOP

Italy • Aug 2026

from

$783

Palermo

TOP

Italy • Aug 2026

from

$789

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Des Moines

-36%

DSM - Addis Ababa

$1,809 → $1,153

-37%

DSM - Kuwait City

$1,746 → $1,107

-34%

DSM - Entebbe

$1,671 → $1,101

-31%

DSM - Kigali

$1,838 → $1,270

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Des Moines airport insights

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Watch fares to Philadelphia

Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia are as low as $33 one-way.

📅 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

These major US carriers offer a mix of full-service and low-cost flights from Des Moines.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$33 direct / ~$66 roundtrip

The cheapest deals from DSM are to destinations across the United States, including Philadelphia and Las Vegas.

🗓️ 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)

Cheapest

Des Moines International is useful for travelers seeking flights from the Des Moines area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$66

Airports nearby Des Moines used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional hub offering significantly higher flight frequency and diverse cabin classes.

📍 ~193 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$76

The Eastern Iowa (CID)

Cheapest

The Eastern Iowa is a strong secondary airport within Iowa with diverse carrier options and multiple cabin classes.

📍 ~161 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$67

Waterloo Regional (ALO)

Waterloo Regional offers closer proximity to Des Moines with easier parking and faster security processing.

📍 ~146 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Fort Dodge Regional (FOD)

Fort Dodge Regional is the geographically closest alternative, offering extremely low congestion and quick terminal transit.

📍 ~116 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Sioux Gateway (SUX)

Sioux Gateway serves as an alternative gateway for travelers on the western side of the state.

📍 ~246 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$224

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Denver

United States • Sep 2026

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$1,626

$330

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Denver

United States • Aug 2026

94% AI deal score

$844

$471

Save $373

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Guayaquil

Ecuador • Jul 2026

91% AI deal score

$4,963

$1,749

Save $3,214

American

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Chicago

United States • Aug 2026

90% AI deal score

$640

$429

Save $211

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From DSM

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Houston

United States • Jul 2026

89% AI deal score

$975

$669

Save $306

United Airlines

Business Class

From DSM

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Aruba

Aruba • Feb 2027

88% AI deal score

$5,709

$1,611

Save $4,098

American Airlines

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From DSM

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Lower Prince's Quarter

Sint Maarten • Dec 2026

87% AI deal score

$2,363

$1,535

Save $828

American

Business Class

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Willemstad

Curaçao • Nov 2026

87% AI deal score

$5,464

$1,641

Save $3,823

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Saint Thomas

United States • Aug 2026

84% AI deal score

$4,678

$992

Save $3,686

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Honolulu

United States • Aug 2026

84% AI deal score

$3,384

$2,344

Save $1,040

United Airlines

Business Class

From DSM

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Las Vegas

United States • Aug 2026

82% AI deal score

$966

$520

Save $446

Frontier

Business Class

From DSM

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Montego Bay

Jamaica • Sep 2026

81% AI deal score

$1,113

$940

Save $173

American

Business Class

From DSM

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San Francisco

United States • Aug 2026

80% AI deal score

$1,111

$576

Save $535

Frontier

Business Class

From DSM

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Cartagena

Colombia • Aug 2026

79% AI deal score

$1,288

$1,048

Save $240

American

Business Class

From DSM

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Montego Bay

Jamaica • Aug 2026

76% AI deal score

$1,208

$935

Save $273

American

Business Class

From DSM

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Tortola

British Virgin Islands • Sep 2026

76% AI deal score

$1,727

$1,493

Save $234

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Business Class

From DSM

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San Juan

United States • Sep 2026

74% AI deal score

$971

$876

Save $95

United

Business Class

From DSM

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Kahului

United States • Sep 2026

72% AI deal score

$3,544

$2,858

Save $686

United Airlines

Business Class

From DSM

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Orlando

United States • Aug 2026

70% AI deal score

$840

$735

Save $105

Delta

Business Class

From DSM

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Santo Domingo

Dominican Republic • Aug 2026

70% AI deal score

$1,045

American

Business Class

From DSM

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Boston

United States • Sep 2026

69% AI deal score

$531

$487

Save $44

American

Business Class

From DSM

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Philadelphia

United States • Aug 2026

67% AI deal score

$683

$631

Save $52

American

Business Class

From DSM

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Punta Cana

Dominican Republic • Sep 2026

66% AI deal score

$1,405

American

Business Class

Booking Flights from Des Moines: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, travelers from Des Moines have found deals under $200 to several destinations. For example, flights to Tampa typically have a median price of $113, and to Punta Gorda, the median price is $117. Other affordable options include Austin at a median of $118 and Orlando at $128. Phoenix and Destin also offer opportunities, with median prices of $168 and $179 respectively, across the trailing 90 days.

Des Moines typically connects to 302 unique cities across 37 different countries. The vast majority of these connections, approximately 87%, are to destinations within the United States. Beyond the U.S., the United Kingdom accounts for about 4% of connections, and the Netherlands makes up 2% of the available routes, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most frequently served routes from Des Moines include destinations like Dublin, Ireland. Within the United States, Jacksonville and Philadelphia are also among the most popular routes. These destinations historically represent some of the busiest connections from Des Moines.

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Des Moines main airports to depart from

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