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Cheap flights from Des Moines to St. Louis from $71

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6:10 am - 7:30 amDSM-STL
1h 20mnonstop
10:25 pm - 11:35 pmSTL-DSM
1h 10mnonstop
$309Southwest
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Fri, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 13
5:55 pm - 11:09 pmDSM-STL
5h 14m1 stop
6:43 am - 4:30 pmSTL-DSM
9h 47m2 stops
$314Delta
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 11
12:15 pm - 9:49 pmDSM-STL
9h 34m2 stops
6:43 am - 4:30 pmSTL-DSM
9h 47m2 stops
$319Delta
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 11
5:55 pm - 11:14 pmDSM-STL
5h 19m1 stop
5:36 pm - 9:18 pmSTL-DSM
3h 42m1 stop
$320Delta
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Fri, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 3
8:30 am - 4:55 pmDSM-STL
8h 25m2 stops
1:40 pm - 7:00 pmSTL-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
$325Southwest
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Fri, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 3
8:30 am - 4:55 pmDSM-STL
8h 25m2 stops
11:00 am - 7:00 pmSTL-DSM
8h 00m2 stops
$330Southwest
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Fri, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 3
5:29 pm - 10:29 pmDSM-STL
5h 00m1 stop
5:26 am - 12:07 pmSTL-DSM
6h 41m1 stop
$360American Airlines
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Sun, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 19
8:00 am - 2:14 pmDSM-STL
6h 14m1 stop
8:00 am - 2:44 pmSTL-DSM
6h 44m1 stop
$453United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 24
11:35 am - 3:38 pmDSM-STL
4h 03m1 stop
6:30 am - 8:32 pmSTL-DSM
14h 02m2 stops
$527United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 2
6:20 pm - 10:07 pmDSM-STL
3h 47m1 stop
11:04 am - 2:22 pmSTL-DSM
3h 18m1 stop
$633American Airlines
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Fri, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 23
10:57 am - 11:31 pmDSM-STL
12h 34m1 stop
$71Frontier
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Fri, Feb 7
10:57 am - 11:31 pmDSM-STL
12h 34m1 stop
$91Frontier
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Sun, Feb 9
7:00 am - 10:54 amDSM-STL
3h 54m1 stop
$155Delta
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Wed, Feb 5
12:15 pm - 9:49 pmDSM-STL
9h 34m2 stops
$160Delta
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Tue, Feb 4
12:15 pm - 4:53 pmDSM-STL
4h 38m1 stop
$166Delta
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Sun, Feb 2
7:05 am - 5:40 pmDSM-STL
10h 35m2 stops
$181Southwest
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Thu, Mar 6
5:29 pm - 10:29 pmDSM-STL
5h 00m1 stop
$186American Airlines
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Sun, Apr 6
7:25 am - 8:30 amDSM-STL
1h 05mnonstop
$217Southwest
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Sat, Jul 5
5:13 pm - 12:12 pmDSM-STL
18h 59m2 stops
$254United Airlines
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Mon, Mar 3
8:00 am - 8:44 pmDSM-STL
12h 44m2 stops
$274United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5
6:26 pm - 11:37 pmDSM-STL
5h 11m1 stop
10:22 am - 4:34 pmSTL-DSM
6h 12m1 stop
$604Delta
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Fri, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 12
12:15 pm - 9:49 pmDSM-STL
9h 34m2 stops
10:22 am - 4:34 pmSTL-DSM
6h 12m1 stop
$609Delta
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Fri, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 12
4:00 pm - 5:10 pmDSM-STL
1h 10mnonstop
9:50 pm - 11:00 pmSTL-DSM
1h 10mnonstop
$614Southwest
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Fri, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 12
6:10 am - 7:30 amDSM-STL
1h 20mnonstop
10:25 pm - 11:35 pmSTL-DSM
1h 10mnonstop
$309Southwest
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Fri, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 13
4:00 pm - 5:10 pmDSM-STL
1h 10mnonstop
8:20 pm - 9:30 pmSTL-DSM
1h 10mnonstop
$320Southwest
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Fri, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 3
4:00 pm - 5:10 pmDSM-STL
1h 10mnonstop
8:20 pm - 9:30 pmSTL-DSM
1h 10mnonstop
$331Southwest
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Tue, Jan 28 - Thu, Jan 30

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to St. Louis

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American Airlines
Apr 13
DSM5:29 pmDes Moines
5h 00m
1 stop
STL10:29 pmLambert-St Louis
Apr 19
STL5:26 amLambert-St Louis
6h 41m
1 stop
DSM12:07 pmDes Moines
American Airlines
Mar 14
DSM6:20 pmDes Moines
3h 47m
1 stop
STL10:07 pmLambert-St Louis
Mar 23
STL11:04 amLambert-St Louis
3h 18m
1 stop
DSM2:22 pmDes Moines

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to St. Louis

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United Airlines
Jan 20
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
6h 14m
1 stop
STL2:14 pmLambert-St Louis
Jan 24
STL8:00 amLambert-St Louis
6h 44m
1 stop
DSM2:44 pmDes Moines
United Airlines
Jan 31
DSM11:35 amDes Moines
4h 03m
1 stop
STL3:38 pmLambert-St Louis
Feb 2
STL6:30 amLambert-St Louis
14h 02m
2 stops
DSM8:32 pmDes Moines
United Airlines
Jan 20
DSM3:28 pmDes Moines
21h 20m
2 stops
STL12:48 pmLambert-St Louis
Jan 24
STL11:30 amLambert-St Louis
6h 24m
1 stop
DSM5:54 pmDes 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 January is another great option to travel to St. Louis, with average flight prices from Des Moines averaging around $319.

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 Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $284. 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 Monday because tickets tend to average around $445. 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 morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $364 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to St. Louis, so prices are often more expensive at around $378 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.

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to St. Louis flights?

You could potentially save up to 54% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to St. Louis flight.

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

As of January 2025, prices for Des Moines to St. Louis flights are approximately 28% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$71

Fastest flight time

1h 05m

Direct flights

Wed, Thu, 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 $71. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to St. Louis found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $309.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to St. Louis takes 1h 05m
Direct flights go from Des Moines to St. Louis on Wednesday, Thursday, 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 10m, 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.

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Best airlines flying from Des Moines to St. Louis

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DeltaPriceFrom $155Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,513 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,663 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $257Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 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 $168. Generally, Southwest has 2 flights on this route every week with an average price of $326. Southwest is rated 8.1/10 by our users.


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