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Cheap Flight Deals from Detroit to Des Moines (DTW-DSM)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Detroit to Des Moines currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Des Moines

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Des Moines.
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2:49 pm - 10:44 pmDTW-DSM
8h 55m1 stop
8:00 am - 9:49 pmDSM-DTW
12h 49m1 stop
Fri, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 25
2:49 pm - 10:44 pmDTW-DSM
8h 55m1 stop
8:00 am - 12:15 amDSM-DTW
15h 15m2 stops
Fri, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 25
8:19 am - 3:08 pmDTW-DSM
7h 49m1 stop
5:45 am - 5:09 pmDSM-DTW
10h 24m1 stop
$315American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 25 - Tue, Dec 31
6:35 am - 2:42 pmDTW-DSM
9h 07m1 stop
11:58 am - 11:26 pmDSM-DTW
10h 28m1 stop
$325American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 13 - Thu, Dec 19
12:40 pm - 9:25 pmDTW-DSM
9h 45m2 stops
6:50 am - 12:00 pmDSM-DTW
4h 10m1 stop
$341Southwest
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Wed, Dec 25 - Wed, Jan 1
12:40 pm - 9:25 pmDTW-DSM
9h 45m2 stops
6:50 am - 5:20 pmDSM-DTW
9h 30m2 stops
$346Southwest
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Wed, Dec 25 - Wed, Jan 1
6:00 am - 2:21 pmDTW-DSM
9h 21m2 stops
3:23 pm - 8:18 pmDSM-DTW
3h 55m1 stop
$376United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 12
6:24 pm - 9:52 pmDTW-DSM
4h 28m1 stop
6:40 pm - 11:44 pmDSM-DTW
4h 04m1 stop
$382United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 26
3:54 pm - 4:55 pmDTW-DSM
2h 01mnonstop
6:25 am - 9:16 amDSM-DTW
1h 51mnonstop
$409Delta
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Fri, Dec 20 - Sat, Dec 28
7:55 pm - 8:55 pmDTW-DSM
2h 00mnonstop
6:25 am - 9:16 amDSM-DTW
1h 51mnonstop
$411Delta
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Fri, Dec 20 - Sun, Dec 22

Flights from Detroit to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Detroit to Des Moines, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Des Moines back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines is January, where tickets cost $318 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of tickets is $751 and $636 respectively.

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June

High season

August

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines was $82 for a one-way ticket and $289 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Des Moines?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Des Moines?

    When flying out of Detroit you will be using Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You will be landing at Des Moines, also known as Des Moines.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Des Moines?

    Delta, and Silver Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Des Moines?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Des Moines?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Des Moines.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Des Moines?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Des Moines on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Des Moines, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Des Moines are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $400 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $653 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $394 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Detroit to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Des Moines

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Top airlines flying from Detroit to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Des Moines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 8755 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

8.0 ExcellentAndrew, Nov 2024MCO - LGA
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I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Most of my discomfort was going through TSA. However, the Delta seats had inadequate leg room and I tried my very best to connect to the wi-fi and it was a cumbersome process that finally gave me the info that I needed to sign in AFTER I had completed the flight...Why make it so difficult to use? That said I really really appreciate the pilot taking a little extra time to avoid a bad storm area and both landings in Atlanta and Orlando were flawless to my delight!!!

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

All fine save for the abominable catering. Really gone downhill. We found it all inedible.

I appreciated friendly service from check-in, to boarding, to in-flight amenities! Attendants were accommodating and helpful. Thank you! Elaine

Was unsure of this flight due to high winds in CVG from Hurricane Helene. Crew did a great job of getting us to CVG safely.

5 hour delay. They blamed the weather but it was the computer issues they had been dealing with for days.

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

The flight attendants were unhelpful. It was a packed flight, and usually a flight attendant would help find a spot in the bin for your carry on or shift things around. Neither made any effort to do so. Also, I had to then check my bag. I was told it would be on the carousel in YYZ, but it came up on the jetway. So lucky I saw others standing around for their bags. I would have walked straight past this and on to the carousel. They could have at least told me that they had given me wrong information. Very unsatisfactory.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

The check-in process is not the best They should have agents in site to help with any problem especially a rebook. Why does one have to get on the phone when there were at least 8 agents around that could have help?! Flying is stressful as it is and having someone willing to do their customer service will ease some of the stress.

It was a good flight. Nothing comes to mind about how it could have been better. It was a newer plane, seemed like a great upgrade from your older ones. Staff was very good as well.

boarding was uneventful. Snack was pathetic. A tiny fruit bar. Entertainment was limited to just select movies on your own tablet or phone. No live TV. I recently flew Jetblue and they had unlimited snacks and live satellite TV the entire flight. My seat was an exit seat, 20A. It was super uncomfortable. It felt cramped and the middle seat was taken up by a large woman who pushed into my shoulder and arm. Horrible flight.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

Plane still had screens for watching movies. Good selection too.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/18Wed
1 stopFrontier
26h 33mDTW-DSM
$82
12/21Sat
1 stopFrontier
21h 39mDTW-DSM
$84
12/12Thu
1 stop
22h 59mDTW-DSM
$106
12/12Thu
1 stop
22h 59mDTW-DSM
$108
1/21Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 25mDTW-DSM
$163
2/20Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 26mDTW-DSM
$183
12/18Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
16h 46mDTW-DSM
$223
1/21Tue
2 stopsDelta
11h 45mDTW-DSM
$237
1/20Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
25h 20mDTW-DSM
$238
12/20Fri
nonstopDelta
2h 00mDTW-DSM
$244

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Last minute flights from Detroit to Des Moines

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to Des Moines that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/24Sun
multi-stop
17h 25mDTW-DSM
11/26Tue
multi-stop
21h 24mDSM-DTW
$597
11/24Sun
multi-stop
26h 32mDTW-DSM
11/26Tue
multi-stop
21h 24mDSM-DTW
$609
11/24Sun
multi-stop
17h 54mDTW-DSM
11/26Tue
multi-stop
27h 55mDSM-DTW
$612
11/24Sun
multi-stop
17h 54mDTW-DSM
11/26Tue
multi-stop
27h 55mDSM-DTW
$625
11/24Sun
multi-stop
26h 32mDTW-DSM
11/26Tue
multi-stop
31h 03mDSM-DTW
$643
11/25Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 59mDTW-DSM
12/1Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 54mDSM-DTW
$729
11/25Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 06mDTW-DSM
12/1Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 49mDSM-DTW
$739
11/25Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 06mDTW-DSM
12/1Sun
multi-stopDelta
3h 49mDSM-DTW
$748
11/25Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 15mDTW-DSM
12/1Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
4h 05mDSM-DTW
$755
11/24Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 10mDTW-DSM
11/26Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
3h 45mDSM-DTW
$818

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