Cheap Flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)

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Flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ￥21,610 for one-way flights and ￥43,210 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
￥43,210 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥43,210
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 9, priced at ￥43,210 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
￥46,350 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥46,350
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 9, priced at ￥46,350 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
￥50,050 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥50,050
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 9, priced at ￥50,050 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
DSM
Des Moines
PHX
Phoenix
￥52,460 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥52,460
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Des Moines to Phoenix, returning Sat, May 9, priced at ￥52,460 found 1 day ago
United
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
￥52,810 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥52,810
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 9, priced at ￥52,810 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
￥54,950 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥54,950
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 9, priced at ￥54,950 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
DSM
Des Moines
PHX
Phoenix
￥55,600 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥55,600
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Des Moines to Phoenix, returning Sat, May 9, priced at ￥55,600 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
￥56,570 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥56,570
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 9, priced at ￥56,570 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
DSM
Des Moines
PHX
Phoenix
￥56,610 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥56,610
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Des Moines to Phoenix, returning Sat, May 9, priced at ￥56,610 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
DSM
Des Moines
MCO
Orlando
￥56,780 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥56,780
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Des Moines to Orlando, returning Sat, May 9, priced at ￥56,780 found 1 day ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) uses the airport code: DSM.
How far is Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) from central Des Moines?
Organize a Des Moines car rental or jump on public transportation. Thrifty Car Rental, Enterprise and Payless are located at Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) and have an excellent range of vehicles to choose from. After you've collected your wheels, downtown Des Moines is around 6 kilometers away to the northeast. Alternatively, the taxi service offers fast and efficient transfers from DSM to the heart of the city.
Does Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) have a hotel?
Yes, it does! The Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is an affordable option not too far from the departure gates at Des Moines Intl. Airport. Be sure to make use of a hair dryer, a private bathroom and wheelchair accessibility before you jet off. While the 114 Newly renovated home and the 116 New 3 bedroom home available might not be right next to the terminals, they won't take long to reach either — a short cab ride at most. The first property offers access to free WiFi, a patio and an oven. The second features a garden, a king bed and free WiFi.
Are there private lounges in Des Moines Intl. Airport?
There are no private lounges in DSM. But, there's always a bright side — it gives you the opportunity to stretch your legs before you board your flight.
What airlines fly out of Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
Pack your bags and then depart from DSM on one of these quality domestic airlines:

  • United Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines

How many flights per day fly out of DSM?
There are 43 flights a day taking off from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). That's 43 opportunities to explore someplace new if you're in the mood to take a vacation.
How to find cheap flights from DSM with Expedia?
The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.) was to Los Angeles (LAX) at ￥21,610. One of the easiest ways to find cheap flights with Expedia is to enter your dates and destination, and then sort your results by price. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. You can find cheap airfares by filtering your search for airline preference, specific departure and arrival times, nonstop flights and more. After the search results appear, click on "Flexible dates" to see how the price of your route changes over the days around your trip. Once you've locked in your cheap flight, check out our unbeatable hotel deals.
Where can you fly to from Des Moines Intl. Airport?
Scroll through our international flight deals above to find out which destinations you can fly to from Des Moines. Once you choose an offer, sort by 'Price (Lowest)' and use our other filters to see the options that best suit your plans and budget. Domestic flights to Chicago, Denver and Dallas are also quick to book up. Treat yourself to a trip to one of these exciting destinations. There's nothing like the gift of travel to awaken your inner wanderlust.
What is the cancellation policy on flights and how do I cancel my flight on Expedia?
Most flights are free to cancel within 24 hours of making the reservation. However, some flights are non-refundable, and you may receive a flight credit from the airline to use for a future booking. For more information, please visit our Customer Service Portal.

Travel information

Des Moines Intl. Airport Information

Airport Name
Airport Location
Airport Code
Latitude
Longitude
Altitude
Des Moines Intl.Des Moines, USIATA: DSM, ICAO: KDSM, GPS: KDSM41.534000-93.663101958ft

Des Moines Intl., also known by IATA (International Air Transport Association) code DSM and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) code KDSM, offers flights from multiple airline carriers to many popular global destinations. Above you'll find some useful information about Des Moines's airport that can help you in planning your next trip. Expedia offers flights from DSM airport on multiple airline carriers, and makes it easy and affordable for you to book low cost Des Moines flights.

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