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Cheap flights from Des Moines to St. Louis from $89

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KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to St. Louis.
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 7:05 amDSM-STL
1h 05mnonstop
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9:55 pm - 11:05 pmSTL-DSM
1h 10mnonstop
$250Southwest
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Fri, May 16 - Thu, May 22
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 12:35 amDSM-STL
8h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:55 pm - 11:05 pmSTL-DSM
1h 10mnonstop
$260Southwest
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Fri, May 16 - Thu, May 22
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 2:45 pmDSM-STL
7h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:40 amSTL-DSM
4h 10m1 stop
$276United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 27 - Wed, Apr 30
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 1:01 pmDSM-STL
6h 31m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 9:13 pmSTL-DSM
10h 43m2 stops
$291Delta
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Sun, Apr 27 - Tue, Apr 29
Delta Logo
5:46 pm - 11:34 pmDSM-STL
5h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:19 amSTL-DSM
5h 19m1 stop
$299Delta
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Thu, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 27
American Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 12:15 amDSM-STL
4h 31m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 1:28 pmSTL-DSM
6h 08m1 stop
$304American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 22
United Airlines Logo
11:12 am - 3:30 pmDSM-STL
4h 18m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:20 amSTL-DSM
3h 50m1 stop
$309United Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
American Airlines Logo
4:04 pm - 9:52 pmDSM-STL
5h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:39 pmSTL-DSM
18h 39m1 stop
$335American Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Thu, May 22
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7:30 am - 6:41 pmDSM-STL
35h 11m3 stops
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9:50 am - 5:58 pmSTL-DSM
8h 08m2 stops
Sat, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 21
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8:00 am - 11:37 amDSM-STL
27h 37m2 stops
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10:10 am - 1:53 pmSTL-DSM
27h 43m1 stop
Thu, May 15 - Thu, May 22

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to St. Louis

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to St. Louis flight tickets
American Airlines
Jun 21
DSM7:44 pmDes Moines
4h 31m
1 stop
STL12:15 amLambert-St Louis
Jun 22
STL7:20 amLambert-St Louis
6h 08m
1 stop
DSM1:28 pmDes Moines
American Airlines
May 15
DSM4:04 pmDes Moines
5h 48m
1 stop
STL9:52 pmLambert-St Louis
May 22
STL5:00 amLambert-St Louis
18h 39m
1 stop
DSM11:39 pmDes Moines
American Airlines
Jun 21
DSM7:44 pmDes Moines
4h 31m
1 stop
STL12:15 amLambert-St Louis
Jun 22
STL7:20 amLambert-St Louis
6h 08m
1 stop
DSM1:28 pmDes Moines

Delta flights from Des Moines to St. Louis

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to St. Louis flight tickets
Delta
Apr 27
DSM6:30 amDes Moines
6h 31m
1 stop
STL1:01 pmLambert-St Louis
Apr 29
STL10:30 amLambert-St Louis
10h 43m
2 stops
DSM9:13 pmDes Moines
Delta
Apr 24
DSM5:46 pmDes Moines
5h 48m
1 stop
STL11:34 pmLambert-St Louis
Apr 27
STL6:00 amLambert-St Louis
5h 19m
1 stop
DSM11:19 amDes Moines
Delta
May 30
DSM5:30 pmDes Moines
5h 56m
1 stop
STL11:26 pmLambert-St Louis
Jun 1
STL6:00 amLambert-St Louis
4h 19m
1 stop
DSM10:19 amDes Moines

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What is the cheapest month to fly to St. Louis?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $258. The month of April is another great option to travel to St. Louis, with average flight prices from Des Moines averaging around $302.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to St. Louis?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to St. Louis is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $382. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $449. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to St. Louis.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to St. Louis?

Flying to St. Louis from Des Moines in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $406 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to St. Louis, so prices are often more expensive at around $415 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis flights?

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Des Moines to St. Louis flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for Des Moines to St. Louis flights are approximately 21% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Des Moines to St. Louis

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Des Moines to St. Louis (DSM to STL) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$89

Fastest flight time

1h 05m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in St. Louis

1 airport
The best one-way flight to St. Louis from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $89. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to St. Louis found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $250.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to St. Louis takes 1h 05m
Direct flights go from Des Moines to St. Louis on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Southwest.
There is 1 airport near St. Louis: Lambert-St Louis (STL)

  • How far is Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis by plane?

    A flight from Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis will travel around 273.0 mi. Flights usually cover this in 1h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lambert-St Louis Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lambert-St Louis Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lambert-St Louis Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Lambert-St Louis Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Lambert-St Louis Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lambert-St Louis Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Lambert-St Louis Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Lambert-St Louis Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Des Moines to St. Louis?

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Best airlines flying from Des Moines to St. Louis

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SouthwestPriceFrom $117Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,274 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $155Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,897 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Des Moines to St. Louis

    The lowest priced Southwest flight from Des Moines to St. Louis from the last 72 hours was $117. Generally, Southwest has 10 flights on this route every week with an average price of $310. Southwest is rated 8.0/10 by our users.


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