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Where can I fly from Des Moines?Prices from DSM, departing dom. 12/7 and returning dom. 12/14

Book Cheap International Flights from Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from 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.
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Recent international return flight deals from Des Moines to anywhere

jue., 27 nov. - mié., 3 dic.
Delta Logo
13:10 - 20:44DSM-MCO
6h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
09:10 - 14:37MCO-DSM
6h 27m1 stop
£181Delta
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sáb., 6 dic. - sáb., 13 dic.
Southwest Logo
05:25 - 16:35DSM-MCO
10h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
06:30 - 12:30MCO-DSM
7h 00m1 stop
£209Southwest
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lun., 24 nov. - mar., 2 dic.
Delta Logo
14:17 - 22:49DSM-MCO
7h 32m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:05 - 19:43MCO-DSM
9h 38m1 stop
£219Delta
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sáb., 6 dic. - sáb., 13 dic.
Delta Logo
06:17 - 12:05DSM-EWR
4h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
08:05 - 14:12EWR-DSM
7h 07m1 stop
£233Delta
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sáb., 20 dic. - sáb., 27 dic.
Allegiant Air Logo
07:35 - 11:05DSM-EWR
2h 30mdirect
Allegiant Air Logo
12:55 - 14:55EWR-DSM
3h 00mdirect
£257Allegiant Air
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vie., 5 dic. - mar., 9 dic.
Delta Logo
17:43 - 23:21DSM-EWR
4h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
15:35 - 22:34EWR-DSM
7h 59m1 stop
£260Delta
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mié., 22 abr. - jue., 30 abr.
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 12:55DSM-IST
20h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
05:50 - 23:39IST-DSM
25h 49m2 stops
£477United Airlines
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mié., 22 abr. - jue., 30 abr.
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 - 12:55DSM-IST
17h 25m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:50 - 10:36IST-DSM
36h 46m2 stops
£481Multiple Airlines
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mar., 31 mar. - mar., 7 abr.
Delta Logo
17:25 - 03:30DSM-IST
26h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
04:25 - 22:28IST-DSM
26h 03m2 stops
£486Delta
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dom., 8 feb. - sáb., 28 feb.
Delta Logo
10:21 - 17:45DSM-HND
16h 24m1 stop
Delta Logo
16:25 - 16:59HND-DSM
15h 34m1 stop
£629Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Des Moines

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

What are the most popular international flights out of Des Moines?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Des Moines.
There are many international destinations you can fly to from Des Moines. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Inverness, Birmingham and Glasgow.

What is the longest direct flight from Des Moines?

The longest direct flight you can take from Des Moines is to Los Angeles, with a duration of 4h 25m. The next longest is Santa Ana at 3h 47m, followed by a flight to Miami at 3h 30m.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Des Moines to Worldwide

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)

FAQs for booking flights out of Des Moines

  • What are my parking options at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?

    If you will be driving your own car to the airport and will need to leave it there for the duration of your trip, you will be happy to know that there are several parking options available. You can take advantage of any of the four economy lots: green, blue, red, or grey. If you are planning to be gone a bit longer, make use of either the long-term lot or the long-term premium lot. All parking lots and garages offer free shuttles to the terminal once you have parked your vehicle. Check the availability of each of these lots on the DSM website to avoid hiccups upon arrival.

  • Does the Des Moines International Airport offer any services for business travelers?

    Corporate travelers that need to get some work done ahead of their flight out of Des Moines will be glad to know that DSM offers meeting and conference rooms onsite. There are two conference rooms on the Airport Skywalk level, one holding up to 12 people and the other holding up to 80. For smaller meeting rooms, you need to personally contact the airport.

  • How can I get to the Des Moines airport from downtown Des Moines?

    If you need to get to DSM from downtown Des Moines without driving your own car, you have a few options. If you are looking to save money, opt for the public bus. You can either take bus 6 from Platform C or bus 7 from Platform D to reach the airport directly from downtown. These buses will take about 45 minutes and 1 hour to reach the airport, respectively. Or, you can take a taxi or rideshare like Uber or Lyft. These are more expensive but they will take just over 10 minutes to reach the terminal.

  • Does DSM offer assistance to passengers with reduced mobility?

    Yes, passengers flying from DSM with reduced mobility need not worry. Not only are all facilities within the airport accessible to those with disabilities, but there are also wheelchairs for rent, designated accessible ground transportation available, and service animal-friendly facilities. If you need to take advantage of any of these services or you have a specific need, contact your airline at least 2 days before your departure date.  

  • What is Des Moines also known as?

    Des Moines Airport’s airport code is DSM. It can also be referred to as Des Moines, Des Moines Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from 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 Des Moines.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to your destination with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from 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 from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Des Moines

  • If you're flying out of Des Moines International Airport (DSM), you'll be happy to know that this airport serves direct flights to over 30 destinations throughout the United States, so getting to your destination will be easy and convenient.
  • If you're being dropped off by a loved one before your flight, it is useful to know that the first 20 minutes in the hourly parking lot are free of charge in case your driver needs to help you with your luggage or simply wants to accompany you in to say goodbye.
  • Those traveling with pets or service animals will be delighted to know that there is a designated pet relief area outside the airport near the parking garage north of the skywalk. It is best to have your pet relieve itself here before entering the airport.
  • If you're hungry ahead of your flight out of Des Moines, head to one of the local food spots inside the airport to get a last taste of the city before you leave. The airport collaborates with several local restaurants to bring some flavor from the city and into your travel experience.
  • If you are taking an international flight from Des Moines, you should know that you need to exchange any currency before arriving at the airport, as there is no place to do so inside DSM.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Des Moines to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Worldwide? 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.
7.5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 672 reviews
6.9Food
8.1Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
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Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025LAX - LHR
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Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

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