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

As of September 2026, there are 8 flights per day flying from Denver to Des Moines. The most common time of day flights depart is 17:00, with 42% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

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

Southwest, United Airlines, 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 week?

59 flights are operational weekly from Denver to Des Moines as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 24% 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.

R1 463 Cheap Flights from Denver to Des Moines in 2026/27

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11:05 - 13:40DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 35mdirect

18:35 - 19:25DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

1h 50mdirect

R2 910Southwest

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

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

1h 46mdirect

13:27 - 14:35DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 08mdirect

R2 926United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

16:15 - 22:05DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

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

1h 55mdirect

R3 072Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

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

1h 46mdirect

13:27 - 14:35DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 08mdirect

R3 105United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

11:05 - 13:40DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 35mdirect

19:10 - 20:00DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

1h 50mdirect

R3 137Southwest

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26

14:25 - 22:05DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 40m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Chicago Midway

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

1h 55mdirect

R3 154Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

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

1h 42mdirect

13:27 - 14:39DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 12mdirect

R3 267United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

11:05 - 13:40DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 35mdirect

17:55 - 18:45DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

1h 50mdirect

R3 284Southwest

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 24

7:25 - 17:15DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

19:10 - 20:00DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

1h 50mdirect

R3 300Southwest

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26

6:50 - 17:50DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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

5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

R3 316Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

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10:46 - 17:26DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

16:14 - 21:42DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

6h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

R8 160American Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 24

20:48 - 23:33DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 45mdirect

11:33 - 12:43DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 10mdirect

R8 664United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

13:35 - 16:19DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 44mdirect

18:55 - 23:54DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

5h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

R8 827United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 1

11:05 - 13:45DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 40mdirect

12:55 - 21:25DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

9h 30m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

R8 908Southwest

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

6:15 - 14:06DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 51m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

14:46 - 20:05DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

6h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

R8 989Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

12:40 - 22:15DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 35m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Chicago Midway

5:40 - 10:55DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

6h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

R9 071Southwest

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

9:00 - 17:45DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 45m2 stops Tucson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:10 - 12:20DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

7h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field

R9 152Southwest

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

13:35 - 16:19DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 44mdirect

17:22 - 18:25DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 03mdirect

R9 965United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

20:48 - 23:33DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 45mdirect

17:22 - 18:25DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 03mdirect

R10 030United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26

6:00 - 12:16DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:45 - 6:47DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 02mdirect

R10 127United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

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Southwest flights from Denver to Des Moines

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Oct 10

DEN11:05Denver Intl

1h 35m

DSM13:40Des Moines

Oct 13

DSM18:35Des Moines

1h 50m

DEN19:25Denver Intl

R2 910

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Dec 2

DEN16:15Denver Intl

4h 50m

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DSM22:05Des Moines

Dec 9

DSM18:30Des Moines

1h 55m

DEN19:25Denver Intl

R3 072

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Oct 24

DEN11:05Denver Intl

1h 35m

DSM13:40Des Moines

Oct 26

DSM19:10Des Moines

1h 50m

DEN20:00Denver Intl

R3 137

United Airlines flights from Denver to Des Moines

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Oct 14

DEN9:45Denver Intl

1h 46m

DSM12:31Des Moines

Oct 21

DSM13:27Des Moines

2h 08m

DEN14:35Denver Intl

R2 926

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Oct 14

DEN9:45Denver Intl

1h 46m

DSM12:31Des Moines

Oct 21

DSM13:27Des Moines

2h 08m

DEN14:35Denver Intl

R3 105

United Airlines

Oct 28

DEN13:25Denver Intl

1h 42m

DSM16:07Des Moines

Nov 4

DSM13:27Des Moines

2h 12m

DEN14:39Denver Intl

R3 267

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6:00-10:00

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 170 to R5 584.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R2 910.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, November 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 R3 349. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Des Moines from Denver during January instead. Flights to Des Moines in January, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around R3 983.

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 687 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 024 on momondo.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Denver to Des Moines flights are approximately 66% 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	R1 463
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 R1 463. The best return flight deal from Denver to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R2 910.

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 Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (19,34% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A319 (18,92%), Boeing 737-800 (18,08%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (14,63%).

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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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