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Cheap Tickets to Des Moines

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
DSM
Des Moines
NZ$667 Return, found 20 hours ago
NZ$667
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from Los Angeles to Des Moines, returning Mon, 8 Dec, priced at NZ$667 found 20 hours ago
Delta
Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
DSM
Des Moines
NZ$785 Return, found 20 hours ago
NZ$785
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from Los Angeles to Des Moines, returning Mon, 8 Dec, priced at NZ$785 found 20 hours ago
United
Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
LAX
Los Angeles
DSM
Des Moines
NZ$821 Return, found 20 hours ago
NZ$821
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 27 Nov from Los Angeles to Des Moines, returning Mon, 8 Dec, priced at NZ$821 found 20 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
AKL
Auckland
DSM
Des Moines
NZ$2,011 Return, found 20 hours ago
NZ$2,011
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, 20 Nov from Auckland to Des Moines, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at NZ$2,011 found 20 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, 18 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
AKL
Auckland
DSM
Des Moines
NZ$2,516 Return, found 15 hours ago
NZ$2,516
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 18 Nov from Auckland to Des Moines, returning Wed, 10 Dec, priced at NZ$2,516 found 15 hours ago

Des Moines Flights

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Des Moines' airport?
Book a flight to Des Moines with Expedia and you'll be touching down at Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM).
How far is DSM from central Des Moines?
DSM is just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of downtown Des Moines. You'll find it 6 kilometres from the centre of the city.
What airport is best to fly into Des Moines?
A flight to Des Moines means landing at Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). Hop off the plane, pick up your luggage and you'll be 6 kilometres from the downtown area.
How many airlines fly to Des Moines?
There are 6 airlines that jet into Des Moines from 24 worldwide airports.
Which airlines fly to Des Moines?
United Airlines and American Airlines offer the most flights to Des Moines. One of the most popular ways to get there is with a United Airlines flight from Chicago.
How many nonstop flights are there to Des Moines?
Organising an amazing Des Moines holiday is a piece of cake when there are 307 nonstop flights each week to pick from.
Where are the most popular flights to Des Moines departing from?
A large number of flights to Des Moines depart from Chicago, Denver and Phoenix airports.
How long is the flight to Des Moines Airport?
Where you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to enjoy. From Chicago to Des Moines, the average flight time is 1 hour and 32 minutes. From Denver it's more or less 1 hour and 50 minutes, and from Phoenix it's 2 hours and 49 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Des Moines?
Don't leave booking your flight to Des Moines until the last minute. That's one trick well-versed jet-setters use to get the best prices. Booking ahead means more options and more affordable flights. Also, do some online research and compare your options. If your destination has multiple airports, you may be able to nab a great price by flying into one a little further out. Finally, another simple way to save some money is be ready to book fast. If you see a fantastic bargain, don't hesitate — snap it up while the opportunity's there.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Des Moines?
Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasant experience if you've prepared well enough. Check out these handy tips that will get your Des Moines holiday started on the right note. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • First, put in your passport, important documents, cash and daily medications. Next, you'll need some in-flight entertainment to while away the time. A juicy novel and a laptop filled with your favourite movies are always good options. If you hope to catch a few z's, a neck pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones will also come in handy. Finally, leave space for a few toiletry items to ensure you hop off the plane looking and feeling fresh.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • While the list of restricted items can differ between air carriers, the general guide to follow is nothing sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes things like knives, scissors, aerosol cans and flares. Sports equipment like bows and arrows, and objects that could injure passengers, such as guns and swords, can't come on board with you either.

What to wear on a flight:

  • Comfort should be your priority when choosing what to wear during your flight. Loose, breathable clothing is a sensible option, as are flat, enclosed shoes.
  • You've probably heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by long periods of inactivity. To lower your risk on board, drink lots of water, consider wearing compression socks or tights and move your lower limbs often.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Des Moines?
A little pre-planning before you arrive at the airport will help make your getaway to Des Moines a breeze. Read through our top tips for a speedy journey past security:

  • Your passport and boarding pass will need to be inspected by airport security. Keep them at hand so you don't hold up the queue.
  • After that, both you and your hand luggage must be X-rayed. To speed things up, take off anything that might trigger the alarms. Personal belongings like your belt, jacket and earphones will be required to go through the machine.
  • Your electronic gadgets like phones and laptops will also need to go on a tray to be scanned. Don't worry though, you'll be back online in no time.
  • Any liquids or gels, such as perfume or hand cream, that you want to bring on board must be no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). They must also all fit inside a quart-size (one litre), zip-lock bag.
  • There's a chance you'll be asked to take your shoes off for scanning, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a wise idea.
  • Airlines won't allow any pocket knives or other sharp items in your carry-on baggage. If you need to bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked luggage.

Flights to Des Moines information
Destination airport
Des Moines Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
DSM
Destination city name
Des Moines
Return price
NZ$666

Trending flights to Des Moines

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Delta
Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
AKL
Auckland
DSM
Des Moines
NZ$1,892 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$1,892
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 19 Nov from Auckland to Des Moines, returning Wed, 10 Dec, priced at NZ$1,892 found 12 hours ago
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