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Cheap Flight Deals from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines (IAH-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. 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 George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines.
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5:53 pm - 3:34 pmIAH-DSM
21h 41m1 stop
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12:32 pm - 7:29 amDSM-IAH
18h 57m1 stop
Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 10:22 pmIAH-DSM
2h 22mnonstop
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6:07 am - 8:32 amDSM-IAH
2h 25mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Sat, May 31
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8:00 pm - 10:22 pmIAH-DSM
2h 22mnonstop
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6:45 pm - 12:30 amDSM-IAH
5h 45m1 stop
$219United Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Sat, May 31
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8:44 pm - 3:34 pmIAH-DSM
18h 50m2 stops
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12:32 pm - 7:29 amDSM-IAH
18h 57m1 stop
Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:25 pmIAH-DSM
7h 25m1 stop
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7:01 am - 2:06 pmDSM-IAH
7h 05m1 stop
$229Delta
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Tue, May 20 - Sun, May 25
Delta Logo
9:40 am - 9:06 pmIAH-DSM
11h 26m2 stops
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7:01 am - 2:06 pmDSM-IAH
7h 05m1 stop
$234Delta
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Wed, May 28 - Fri, May 30
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:28 pmIAH-DSM
5h 28m1 stop
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5:27 pm - 11:42 pmDSM-IAH
6h 15m1 stop
$249American Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 17
American Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 12:06 amIAH-DSM
4h 35m1 stop
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5:00 am - 9:16 amDSM-IAH
4h 16m1 stop
$264American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 22
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6:00 am - 6:20 pmIAH-DSM
12h 20m1 stop
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7:20 pm - 11:53 pmDSM-IAH
28h 33m1 stop
$300Frontier
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 19
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:35 pmIAH-DSM
13h 35m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:20 pm - 11:47 pmDSM-IAH
27h 27m1 stop
$350Frontier
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, May 26
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KAYAK's insights & trends for George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Des Moines on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Houston George Bush Airport, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines is May, where tickets cost $278 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $388 and $383 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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January

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November

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$115
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines was $115 for a one-way ticket and $202 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston George Bush Airport and Des Moines?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    On your way to Des Moines, you’ll fly out from Houston George Bush Intcntl. You’ll be landing at Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Des Moines.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Des Moines are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $318 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 $343 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $383 or less one-way and $289 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

Monday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston 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 George Bush Intcntl 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 7927 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
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Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

8.0 ExcellentFredrick, Apr 2025GSO - DTW
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Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

All male crew was just too woke for me. I felt like a sardine. I will never take a window seat or the rearmost seat again. I booked early and did not pay for seat selection and that was a mistake. The security at IAH was atrocious. I was violated and radiated as I was in a hurry to connect to my other flight. I may have lost items under the seat in front of me that I couldn't see nor bend over to look.

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

In general ok, my only issue is that they had no hot items for purchase. I had very little time in my connection due to baggage/customs/TSA, thag I barely even had a chance for a stop at the washroom and buy water, to make it to my gate when they started boarding. I had nothing to eat because the trip started early, so I was ready to purchase, and they had nothing except for dry items like snacks. I had to purchase a mediocre, overpriced cheese and fruit board, instead of at least a pizza or sliders that I was planning on getting. Other than that, it was fine. But that’s typical Air Canada, to not have enough.

How badly can you screw up baggage claim? We were told to go to baggage claim too for our bags from this flight. Another flights bags were there. They finished up. More bags from a different flight arrived. Our bags did not Finally the baggage claim belt stopped working and and are flight was still listed on the arrivals for that baggage claim 2. And then nothing It turns out that they had been delivered not only the United baggage claim but far away on a Delta baggage claim No I never told us. It was only the people looking around who had been on the flight But I’m sure there was plenty of time for the employees to raffle through the bags and steal whatever they wanted

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

Flight delayed over 2 hours . I was flying bussiness never got food cause they ran out of what i wanted

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

I liked everything. Except that my neck was hurting on the seat. I couldn't sleep.

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

They changed my seat from one that I had paid for as an upgrade to a regular seat at the last minute.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

I blame kayak for my last trip to dca. Kayak cancelled my direct flight and put on a one stop flight and made lost whole day from my vacation and had not even refunded my ticket.

Everything was on time, we arrived early, everything worked well.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

This was a pleasant, short flight and the crew was friendly.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

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