How to find cheap flights to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
478 € is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a round-trip flight to Des Moines International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to DSM, the lowest fare is 445 €.
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To get the best price on tickets to Des Moines, where Des Moines International Airport is located, book six months before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Des Moines by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will allow you to compare fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Des Moines International Airport.
Best time to go to Des Moines
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Des Moines in May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to DSM, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, look for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.
July is the most popular month for flights to DSM. Visit then if you're eager to see Des Moines at its busiest and best.
Travel in April if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Des Moines are typically less expensive.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you want to get away in. Des Moines is warmest in July, averaging between 15ºC and 31ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -13ºC to 2ºC.
Travelling to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Des Moines quickly. Book a direct flight to Des Moines International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Be tucked up in bed soon after your flight to DSM. Put your bags down at any of these hotels close to Des Moines International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Getting to central Des Moines from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Central Des Moines is about 10 kilometres from DSM.
If you're ride-sharing or driving a car hire after your flight to DSM, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.
Expect the journey to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
Enjoy everything Des Moines has to offer from one of these stays:
Des Moines highlights
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Around 2 kilometres north-east of the centre, this popular sight deserves to be high up on your itinerary. Begin your adventure here after your flight to Des Moines International Airport.
Iowa State Fair Big Slide
Head to Iowa State Fair Big Slide and you'll be checking off one of the biggest attractions in Des Moines. It's about 6 kilometres east of the centre.
Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Centre
Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Centre is sure to be a highlight on your visit. From the heart of the city, it's located around 6 kilometres to the east.
Complete your trip with a Des Moines car hire
Choose from a variety of car rentals in Des Moines and explore without limits. With one easy search, compare rates and book the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Des Moines International Airport.