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Cheap flights from Houston to Des Moines from $148

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9:10 pm - 10:11 amIAH-DSM
13h 01m1 stop
11:11 am - 11:02 amDSM-IAH
23h 51m1 stop
$148Frontier
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Thu, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 12
9:10 pm - 10:11 amIAH-DSM
13h 01m1 stop
11:11 am - 11:02 amDSM-IAH
23h 51m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Thu, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 12
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 17 - Sun, Jan 19
8:07 pm - 10:30 pmIAH-DSM
2h 23mnonstop
6:45 pm - 12:06 amDSM-IAH
5h 21m1 stop
$219United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 19
6:34 am - 1:36 pmIAH-DSM
7h 02m1 stop
5:59 pm - 11:17 pmDSM-IAH
5h 18m1 stop
$223American Airlines
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Sun, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 18
6:34 am - 1:36 pmIAH-DSM
7h 02m1 stop
12:15 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-IAH
8h 14m2 stops
$228American Airlines
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Sun, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 18
7:05 am - 5:15 pmIAH-DSM
10h 10m2 stops
6:30 am - 3:03 pmDSM-IAH
8h 33m1 stop
$233Delta
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Thu, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 12
5:30 am - 11:25 amHOU-DSM
5h 55m1 stop
3:25 pm - 12:05 amDSM-HOU
8h 40m1 stop
$303Southwest
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Thu, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 23
6:25 am - 11:35 amIAH-DSM
5h 10m1 stop
3:00 pm - 11:59 pmDSM-IAH
8h 59m2 stops
$308Delta
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Sat, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 11
4:00 pm - 11:00 pmHOU-DSM
7h 00m2 stops
3:25 pm - 12:05 amDSM-HOU
8h 40m1 stop
$308Southwest
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Thu, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 23
6:25 am - 11:45 amIAH-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
$149Delta
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Sun, Jan 5
5:05 am - 10:55 amHOU-DSM
5h 50m1 stop
$174Southwest
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Thu, Jan 2
4:20 pm - 11:55 pmHOU-DSM
7h 35m2 stops
$179Southwest
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Thu, Jan 2
6:00 am - 11:00 amHOU-DSM
5h 00m1 stop
$189Delta
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6:25 am - 11:45 amIAH-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
$189Delta
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Fri, Jan 3
8:00 am - 6:22 pmIAH-DSM
10h 22m2 stops
Fri, Jan 17
11:55 am - 2:15 pmIAH-DSM
2h 20mnonstop
$224United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 17
6:56 pm - 11:07 pmIAH-DSM
4h 11m1 stop
$241American Airlines
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5:00 am - 10:41 amIAH-DSM
5h 41m1 stop
$276United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 30
6:00 am - 11:00 amHOU-DSM
5h 00m1 stop
$279Delta
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7:10 pm - 11:55 pmHOU-DSM
4h 45m1 stop
4:10 pm - 10:35 pmDSM-HOU
6h 25m1 stop
$393Southwest
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 31
7:10 pm - 11:55 pmHOU-DSM
4h 45m1 stop
4:10 pm - 11:35 pmDSM-HOU
7h 25m2 stops
$398Southwest
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 31
4:42 pm - 6:18 pmIAH-DSM
25h 36m1 stop
7:08 pm - 7:18 amDSM-IAH
12h 10m1 stop
$461Frontier
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Sat, Dec 21 - Thu, Jan 2
5:00 pm - 10:57 pmIAH-DSM
5h 57m1 stop
5:45 am - 12:41 pmDSM-IAH
6h 56m1 stop
$468American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 21 - Wed, Jan 1
2:39 pm - 10:59 pmIAH-DSM
8h 20m1 stop
5:00 am - 9:59 amDSM-IAH
4h 59m1 stop
$478American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 31
5:00 am - 10:41 amIAH-DSM
5h 41m1 stop
8:00 am - 10:41 amDSM-IAH
2h 41mnonstop
$497United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 31
12:15 pm - 2:38 pmIAH-DSM
2h 23mnonstop
8:00 am - 10:41 amDSM-IAH
2h 41mnonstop
$577United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 31
2:52 pm - 10:25 pmIAH-DSM
7h 33m1 stop
6:30 pm - 11:56 pmDSM-IAH
5h 26m1 stop
$578Delta
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Fri, Dec 20 - Sat, Dec 21
6:23 pm - 1:39 pmIAH-DSM
19h 16m1 stop
7:08 pm - 7:18 amDSM-IAH
12h 10m1 stop
$621Frontier
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Thu, Dec 19 - Sun, Dec 29
9:33 am - 9:16 pmIAH-DSM
11h 43m2 stops
5:15 pm - 10:50 pmDSM-IAH
5h 35m1 stop
$783Delta
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Sat, Dec 21 - Thu, Dec 26
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 17 - Sun, Jan 19
8:05 pm - 10:30 pmIAH-DSM
2h 25mnonstop
8:00 am - 10:36 amDSM-IAH
2h 36mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 23
8:07 pm - 10:30 pmIAH-DSM
2h 23mnonstop
3:05 pm - 5:46 pmDSM-IAH
2h 41mnonstop
$374United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 12
8:04 pm - 10:30 pmIAH-DSM
2h 26mnonstop
3:05 pm - 5:46 pmDSM-IAH
2h 41mnonstop
$434United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 11
8:07 pm - 10:30 pmIAH-DSM
2h 23mnonstop
3:05 pm - 5:46 pmDSM-IAH
2h 41mnonstop
$469United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 12
11:55 am - 2:15 pmIAH-DSM
2h 20mnonstop
3:05 pm - 5:46 pmDSM-IAH
2h 41mnonstop
$647United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 28 - Wed, Jan 29
8:04 pm - 10:30 pmIAH-DSM
2h 26mnonstop
4:10 pm - 6:53 pmDSM-IAH
2h 43mnonstop
$677United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 30 - Thu, Jan 2
11:55 am - 2:16 pmIAH-DSM
2h 21mnonstop
7:45 am - 10:21 amDSM-IAH
2h 36mnonstop
$682United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 23

Frontier flights from Houston to Des Moines

Our best Frontier deals on Houston to Des Moines flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 9
IAH9:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
13h 01m
1 stop
DSM10:11 amDes Moines
Jan 12
DSM11:11 amDes Moines
23h 51m
1 stop
IAH11:02 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Frontier
Jan 9
IAH9:10 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
13h 01m
1 stop
DSM10:11 amDes Moines
Jan 12
DSM11:11 amDes Moines
23h 51m
1 stop
IAH11:02 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Frontier
Dec 21
IAH4:42 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
25h 36m
1 stop
DSM6:18 pmDes Moines
Jan 2
DSM7:08 pmDes Moines
12h 10m
1 stop
IAH7:18 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

Delta flights from Houston to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Houston to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Jan 9
IAH7:05 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 10m
2 stops
DSM5:15 pmDes Moines
Jan 12
DSM6:30 amDes Moines
8h 33m
1 stop
IAH3:03 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Delta
Jan 4
IAH6:25 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
5h 10m
1 stop
DSM11:35 amDes Moines
Jan 11
DSM3:00 pmDes Moines
8h 59m
2 stops
IAH11:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Delta
Jan 9
IAH6:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 55m
2 stops
DSM5:15 pmDes Moines
Jan 12
DSM12:15 pmDes Moines
11h 44m
2 stops
IAH11:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Houston to Des Moines during February average around $110.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Houston to Des Moines is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $169. Flights from Houston to Des Moines on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $328. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from Houston to Des Moines at noon for as low as $194. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $317. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Houston to Des Moines flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Des Moines?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 44 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Des Moines. During this timeframe, flight prices are around $270. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from Houston for as low as $68 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Houston to Des Moines flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Houston to Des Moines 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 Houston to Des Moines flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Houston to Des Moines flight.

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Best Price Found

$149

Fastest flight time

2h 20m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Des Moines

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Houston in the past 72 hours is $149. The best round-trip flight deal from Houston to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $148.
The fastest flight from Houston to Des Moines takes 2h 20m
Direct flights go from Houston to Des Moines on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.
There is 1 airport near Des Moines: Des Moines (DSM)

  • How far is Houston to Des Moines by plane?

    Des Moines is 822.4 mi away from Houston. Typically, this will take 2h 20m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Houston to Des Moines Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to Des Moines Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to Des Moines Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Best airlines flying from Houston to Des Moines

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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $75Free CancellationRating
7.3
829 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $209Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,059 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $217Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,604 reviews
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