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

The number of flights available between Des Moines and Denver is 10 per day as of October 2026. The most frequent departure time is 11:00, with 46% of daily flights leaving at midday.

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

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

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

As of October 2026, 74 flights take off from Des Moines and land in Denver each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

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

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Denver Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Denver Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Denver Intl 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 Denver Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R1 667 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Denver in 2026/27

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17:12 - 18:25DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 13mdirect

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

1h 42mdirect

R3 317United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

15:00 - 21:00DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

7h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

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

1h 40mdirect

R3 482Southwest

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 12

12:05 - 21:05DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

10h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

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

1h 45mdirect

R3 564Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

14:48 - 20:11DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

6h 23m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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

4h 21m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

R3 647Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 2

16:30 - 23:05DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

7h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:45 - 17:45DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 00m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

R3 729Southwest

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31

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

1h 55mdirect

18:00 - 20:45DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 45mdirect

R3 779Southwest

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

16:30 - 0:25DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

8h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

7:45 - 17:45DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 00m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

R3 812Southwest

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31

15:30 - 22:35DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

8h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

18:00 - 20:45DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 45mdirect

R3 944Southwest

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

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

1h 55mdirect

12:25 - 22:00DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 35m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

R4 026Southwest

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

12:05 - 21:05DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

10h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

16:30 - 23:05DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

R4 109Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

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

2h 10mdirect

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

1h 46mdirect

R10 956United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

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

5h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

1h 46mdirect

R11 121United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

16:30 - 0:50DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

9h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:55 - 15:50DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

R11 286Southwest

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

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

2h 03mdirect

7:57 - 10:52DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 55mdirect

R12 854United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

8:00 - 14:32DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:57 - 10:52DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 55mdirect

R13 019United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

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

5h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:36 - 23:35DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

R13 184United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

11:50 - 18:50DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

8h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15:10 - 22:55DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 45m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Chicago Midway

R13 267Southwest

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

5:10 - 10:50DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

6h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Minneapolis St Paul

15:10 - 22:55DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 45m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Chicago Midway

R13 349Southwest

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

16:50 - 1:30DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

9h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

15:10 - 22:55DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 45m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Chicago Midway

R14 158Southwest

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

8:00 - 15:40DSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

8h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Kearney

21:03 - 23:48DEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 45mdirect

R14 521United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

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Oct 27

DSM17:12Des Moines

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DEN18:25Denver Intl

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R3 317

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Nov 4

DSM13:27Des Moines

2h 12m

DEN14:39Denver Intl

Nov 9

DEN17:48Denver Intl

1h 48m

DSM20:36Des Moines

R4 241

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Nov 27

DSM9:00Des Moines

2h 15m

DEN10:15Denver Intl

Dec 1

DEN13:31Denver Intl

1h 42m

DSM16:13Des Moines

R4 686

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Oct 27

DSM15:00Des Moines

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DEN21:00Denver Intl

Nov 12

DEN10:30Denver Intl

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DSM13:10Des Moines

R3 482

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Nov 4

DSM12:05Des Moines

10h 00m

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DEN21:05Denver Intl

Nov 9

DEN19:20Denver Intl

1h 45m

DSM22:05Des Moines

R3 564

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Oct 26

DSM16:30Des Moines

7h 35m

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DEN23:05Denver Intl

Oct 31

DEN7:45Denver Intl

9h 00m

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DSM17:45Des Moines

R3 729

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 003 to R5 841.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R3 317.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Denver?

The cheapest month to fly to Denver from Des Moines is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R2 921, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Denver in February, then you should wait until December to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R3 069.

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Denver Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Denver from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Denver for around R4 245 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Denver from Des Moines for as low as R3 564 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Des Moines to Denver 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 Denver flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Des Moines to Denver flights are approximately 64% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	R1 667
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Denver	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Denver from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is R1 667. The best return flight deal from Des Moines to Denver found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R3 317.

Direct flights go from Des Moines to Denver every day.

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Denver

How far is Des Moines to Denver Intl by plane?
A flight from Des Moines to Denver Intl will travel around 978,2 km.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Denver Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Denver Intl Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Denver Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Denver Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Denver Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Denver Intl 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 Denver Intl 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 Des Moines to Denver?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Des Moines to Denver is Airbus A319, representing 18,61% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) at 17,15%, Boeing 737-800 at 16,53%, and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 10,49%.

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