What is the cheapest airline that flies from Denver Intl to Des Moines?

Southwest and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Denver Intl to Des Moines

How many flights depart from Denver to Des Moines on average per day?

As of November 2026, there are 8 flights per day flying from Denver to Des Moines. The most common time of day flights depart is 9:00, with 64% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Denver to Des Moines on average per week?

58 flights are operational weekly from Denver to Des Moines as of November 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 21% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Denver Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

Prices for flights from Denver Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Denver Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Denver Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R2 131 Cheap Flights from Denver to Des Moines in 2026/27

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17:48 - 20:38DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 50mdirect

17:07 - 18:25DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 18mdirect

R4 246United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 11

10:30 - 17:45DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

18:30 - 19:30DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 00mdirect

R4 411Southwest

Wed, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 11

11:30 - 14:15DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 45mdirect

6:00 - 13:35DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

8h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field

R4 493Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

11:30 - 14:15DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 45mdirect

18:30 - 19:25DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

1h 55mdirect

R4 510Southwest

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 1

11:30 - 14:15DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 45mdirect

14:30 - 20:05DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

6h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

R4 543Southwest

Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5

16:10 - 21:31DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 21m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:41 - 10:12DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

4h 31m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

R4 576Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5

18:00 - 20:50DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 50mdirect

18:30 - 19:25DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

1h 55mdirect

R4 609Southwest

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

17:00 - 23:05DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

16:55 - 0:25DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

8h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

R4 658Southwest

Fri, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 22

18:00 - 20:50DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 50mdirect

6:00 - 10:00DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

R4 675Southwest

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 2

11:50 - 21:35DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 45m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

10:50 - 20:10DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

10h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

R4 741Southwest

Wed, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 11

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19:20 - 22:05DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 45mdirect

7:00 - 7:55DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

1h 55mdirect

R11 134Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 19

17:48 - 20:36DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 48mdirect

9:00 - 10:15DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 15mdirect

R11 299United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

13:25 - 16:07DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 42mdirect

11:22 - 18:13DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

7h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

R11 464United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

14:20 - 23:05DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 45m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

6:00 - 13:10DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

8h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R11 630Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 19

9:45 - 12:31DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 46mdirect

11:22 - 6:46DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

20h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Kearney

R12 555United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

13:25 - 21:55DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:22 - 6:46DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

20h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Kearney

R12 720United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

10:30 - 13:10DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 40mdirect

19:15 - 20:05DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

1h 50mdirect

R13 199Southwest

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

7:33 - 14:39DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:07 - 14:51DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

7h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

R13 331American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

17:48 - 20:36DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 48mdirect

9:00 - 10:15DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 15mdirect

R13 364United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

9:45 - 12:31DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 46mdirect

15:24 - 22:44DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

8h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

R13 430United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 12

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United Airlines flights from Denver to Des Moines

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Jan 6

DEN17:48Denver Intl

1h 50m

DSM20:38Des Moines

Jan 11

DSM17:07Des Moines

2h 18m

DEN18:25Denver Intl

R4 246

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Mar 5

DEN13:39Denver Intl

1h 41m

DSM16:20Des Moines

Mar 8

DSM17:03Des Moines

2h 15m

DEN18:18Denver Intl

R5 699

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Dec 3

DEN9:35Denver Intl

1h 46m

DSM12:21Des Moines

Dec 5

DSM9:00Des Moines

2h 15m

DEN10:15Denver Intl

R5 897

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Dec 3

DEN16:10Denver Intl

4h 21m

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DSM21:31Des Moines

Dec 5

DSM6:41Des Moines

4h 31m

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DEN10:12Denver Intl

R4 576

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Nov 16

DEN13:27Denver Intl

6h 46m

1 stop

DSM21:13Des Moines

Nov 22

DSM6:45Des Moines

6h 35m

1 stop

DEN12:20Denver Intl

R10 969

Delta

Nov 10

DEN8:10Denver Intl

8h 57m

1 stop

DSM18:07Des Moines

Nov 16

DSM14:48Des Moines

6h 23m

1 stop

DEN20:11Denver Intl

R13 695

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R4 576

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R4 658

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18:00-20:50

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Des Moines

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6:00-10:00

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R4 675

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Wed 6/1

11:50-21:35

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Mon 11/1

10:50-20:10

2 stops10h 20m

R4 741

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Denver and Des Moines?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 601 to R6 426.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R4 246.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Des Moines. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R4 047. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Des Moines from Denver during February instead. Flights to Des Moines in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around R4 361.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Des Moines from Denver when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Des Moines for around R4 946 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from Denver for as low as R3 238 on momondo.

How have Denver to Des Moines flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Denver to Des Moines flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Denver to Des Moines

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Denver to Des Moines according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R2 131
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Des Moines	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Denver in the past 72 hours is R2 131. The best return flight deal from Denver to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R4 246.

Direct flights go from Denver to Des Moines every day.

There is 1 airport in Des Moines. From Denver there are direct flights to Des Moines (DSM).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Denver to Des Moines

How far is Denver Intl to Des Moines by plane?
The distance between Denver Intl and Des Moines is about 978,2 km.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Denver Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Denver Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Denver Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Denver Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Denver to Des Moines?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Denver to Des Moines is Airbus A319 (18,60% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (17,92%), Boeing 737-800 (17,62%), and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (13,44%).

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To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Des Moines from Denver.

Can I find flights from Denver to Des Moines with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Des Moines from Denver on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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