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Cheap Flight Deals from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport 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

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines.
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8:07 pm - 10:30 pmIAH-DSM
2h 23mnonstop
3:05 pm - 5:46 pmDSM-IAH
2h 41mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 13
11:55 am - 2:15 pmIAH-DSM
2h 20mnonstop
3:28 pm - 8:50 pmDSM-IAH
5h 22m1 stop
$219United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 13
5:00 am - 8:58 amIAH-DSM
3h 58m1 stop
2:06 pm - 8:46 pmDSM-IAH
6h 40m1 stop
$228American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 13
5:00 am - 11:35 amIAH-DSM
6h 35m2 stops
2:06 pm - 10:25 pmDSM-IAH
8h 19m1 stop
$233American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 13
8:07 pm - 10:30 pmIAH-DSM
2h 23mnonstop
3:05 pm - 5:46 pmDSM-IAH
2h 41mnonstop
$256United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 20
6:30 am - 11:40 amIAH-DSM
5h 10m1 stop
5:35 pm - 11:09 pmDSM-IAH
5h 34m1 stop
$263Delta
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Tue, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 11
7:22 am - 2:44 pmIAH-DSM
7h 22m1 stop
3:05 pm - 5:46 pmDSM-IAH
2h 41mnonstop
$265United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 20
5:00 pm - 10:32 pmIAH-DSM
5h 32m1 stop
6:30 pm - 12:08 amDSM-IAH
5h 38m1 stop
$303Delta
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Tue, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 12
6:05 am - 10:02 pmIAH-DSM
15h 57m2 stops
9:00 am - 10:01 pmDSM-IAH
13h 01m2 stops
Fri, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 13
5:55 am - 11:33 pmIAH-DSM
17h 38m3 stops
3:29 pm - 2:15 pmDSM-IAH
22h 46m2 stops
Thu, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 17

Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

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 Monday. On your return trip to Houston George Bush Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays 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 January, where tickets cost $102 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $440 and $376 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $350 on average.

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

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$74
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% 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 $74 for a one-way ticket and $209 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 $297 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 $359 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.

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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 $298 or less one-way and $349 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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Direct returns

Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +1 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 8601 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
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I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

8.0 ExcellentMelodii, Dec 2024ATL - MSY
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I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

Typically I give delta excellent reviews. Our flight was delayed 2hrs, I was one of the fortunate ones who were able to get to my connecting flight. Also, annoying that on the connecting flight boarding personnel make me put away a small bag into my carryon. It small enough to put in back pocket seat, why hold me and the line up to just push it into my carryon.

Everything was great. Great service, excellent communication, and early arrival

Delta flight attendants poorly managed the boarding process and overhead storage. My bag was checked last minute and no claim ticket was provided. My bag is now lost. Complete incompetence by all flight crew involved.

Inexpensive, got an exit row aisle aeat with no middle passenger, bought a great breakfast sandwich, flight comfortable & arrived ahead of schedule.

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Great flight. On-time, comfortable, clean aircraft, and offered snacks pre-flight to plan for a potentially turbulent route. I wish there was Wi-Fi an all Delta Aircrafts but for a short flight this is not much of a problem.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

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

Flight was great my baggage was on time everywhere but my bags had been handled ruff cause they got damaged.

Everything was awful Flight attendant was condescending, rude and not helpful at all. Small outdated plane. No service, uncomfortable seats. Flight attendant was really the worst. He used hand gestures to communicate instead of words and whenever he used words he was condescending.

Poor and identical to the first two legs, except for the crew who were patient, professional and of pleasant and jovial disposition!

The entertainment would not work. The comfort of the seats leaves something to be desired, pretty uncomfortable.

My flight was completely full. Making me very stressful with people walking around all the time. I believe airlines can do better for entertain people during the flight.

Delayed over an hour due to paperwork not being filed correctly. Forced to change planes.

The departure was delayed by 1 hour. The seat was comfortable and selection of entertainment is very good.

A thousand choices for movies and nothing to watch. I avoid 'R' rated shows and others with violence and sexual content, which results in a handful of flicks to view and I have them already.

Two issues. The plane was old and dirty. The armrest looked like an old car that had the vinyl rubbed off. The Seats in these aircraft are about as hard and uncomfortable. I want to tour Italy for a month and I want to buy a one-way ticket to Thailand but I will not sit in the seats these planes have. It is seriously stupid how hard they are.

The gate changed over 6 times in the 4 hours before this flight having us walking all over and back again. The agent told me that the American app and the airport monitors are not reliable and I should Google the flight number for accurate flight information! Shocking tip but the gate still kept changing anyway and then the flight was delayed an hour because of another maintenance issue. Not a great experience.

Promised lounge access, gate agent didn't allow us entry.

I was in a wheelchair and went from international to domestic. I was transferred to several different modes of transport and expected to give a tip at each transfer. I was, although, grateful to get to the gate in time for my flight.

The flight was great, and I have never ridden in first class previously so I don't have any practical knowledge of the norm. The flight out to DFW was delayed and I sat in economy which was as expected, not nearly as spoiled as I was in first class which had more general room but that is par for the course. I have no complaints and will wait until I fly American again before I can make a valid improvement. I will fly American again in the future.

It was okay. I opted to pay for an upgrade to an exit row, but this might’ve been the worst exit row experience I’ve ever had. - The fold out table was janky and didn’t fold out properly. - The seats felt squished together as I was the aisle seat in the group of three, but the guy in the middle felt like he was constantly leaning on me. - Everyone who walked by brushed up against me, or knocked my entertainment screen, to include the food and drink carts. Didn’t get one apology or excuse me. - The community flight tracker screen was right in front of me and was sooooooo bright I could barely catch any sleep on my 13hr flight from Seoul to DFW. Not the best experience at all…

Packed commercial flight was as comfortable as can be expected

I'm not a valued flyer so I'm always in the last group to board...that sucks, always

Domestic airlines have really fallen from what they used to be.

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