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Cheap flights to Polk County from $70 One Way, $142 Round Trip

$142 return flights and $70 one-way flights to Polk County were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
DEN
Denver
DSM
Des Moines
$142 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$142
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 15 from Denver to Des Moines, returning Wed, Jul 22, priced at $142 found 17 hours ago
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 14
IAH
Houston
DSM
Des Moines
$229 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 5 from Houston to Des Moines, returning Wed, Oct 14, priced at $229 found 1 day ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
DCA
Washington
DSM
Des Moines
$234 Roundtrip, just found
$234
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from Washington to Des Moines, returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $234 just found
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
LAX
Los Angeles
DSM
Des Moines
$246 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from Los Angeles to Des Moines, returning Wed, Aug 12, priced at $246 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Aug 5
SFO
San Francisco
DSM
Des Moines
$253 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$253
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 22 from San Francisco to Des Moines, returning Wed, Aug 5, priced at $253 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
LAS
Las Vegas
DSM
Des Moines
$254 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 22 from Las Vegas to Des Moines, returning Wed, Jul 29, priced at $254 found 1 day ago
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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
PHXDes MoinesJune 28 to July 1$340
LAXDes MoinesJune 26 to June 29$413
DENDes MoinesJune 26 to June 29$470
DFWDes MoinesJune 26 to June 28$536
EWRDes MoinesJune 26 to June 29$560
ORDDes MoinesJune 28 to July 2$562
SEADes MoinesJune 26 to June 29$701
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Polk County Accommodation Deals

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
$76 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$85 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.8/10 (884 reviews)
"Very clean and nice and quite"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$146 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,204 reviews)
"We purchased the breakfast and early check in and out. Our reservation said resort credits but since it didn’t say what those credits were we didn’t get the breakfast we paid for. This was very disappointing to pay extra and not get it but I feel this is expedias fault not so much the hotel’s since ..."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$83 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,822 reviews)
"The staff was nice. Breakfast was hot and good."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

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Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

3 out of 5
5505 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$100 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$112 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,061 reviews)
"Big clean hotel with great kickbacks and breakfast options"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark
  • 4 people
Chevrolet Spark
Economy Chevrolet Spark

Compact

Ford Focus
  • 4 people
Ford Focus
Compact Ford Focus

Midsize

Toyota Corolla
  • 5 people
Toyota Corolla
Midsize Toyota Corolla

SUV

Jeep Compass
  • 5 people
Jeep Compass
SUV Jeep Compass

Polk County

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Polk County?
You're spoiled for choice with 12 well-known airlines that fly to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). Compare airfares and land yourself a cheap flight to Polk County with any one of these leading carriers:

  • United Airlines - 166 flights to Polk County per month
  • Delta - 140 flights to Polk County per month
  • American Airlines - 102 flights to Polk County per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Polk County?
There's one major entry point for this area — Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). Book your tickets for this popular gateway and discover all that Polk County has to offer.
How much is a flight to Polk County?
If you're searching for flights back and forth, fares ranged from $142 to $701 this past week. The most affordable prices for one-way tickets were $70, coming from Denver (DEN).
How to book the cheapest flight to Polk County?
Picking up cheap flights to Polk County is as simple as booking with Orbitz. But if you'd love to make sure you're nabbing the best flight deals around, here are some suggestions to follow:

  • Consider taking off from or landing at nearby airports to save extra cash. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports in the form fields, then select the 'Nearby airports' function below. It will list your options, if any.
  • Also, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to compare the prices on days either side of your chosen departure. It's possible to score cheaper flight deals if you're flexible with your plans.
  • Hit 'Show options' to refine your search results. You can choose your preferred seating class and airline here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even specify whether you'd like to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
  • The early bird gets the best deals, so purchase your seats once you've settled on your travel dates. The cheapest fares are quick to go and prices increase as the departure date nears.
  • Make greater savings on your getaway by combining your flights, hotels and car rental into a package. Your credit card will thank you for it.
  • Flying during busier seasons can mean costly airfares. Try to plan your trip outside of popular dates, such as school breaks, Thanksgiving and Easter.

How long is a flight to Polk County?
The time you spend in the air will depend on where you're leaving from, whether that's the South, the Northern states or anywhere else. Listed below are some of the most common routes to Polk County and average flight times:

  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) - 1 hour and 40 minutes
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) - 1 hour and 25 minutes
  • Atlanta, GA (ATL-Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) - 2 hours and 9 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Polk County?
On average, the cheapest month to book a seat is January. This is followed by February and August. When looking for a cheap flight to Polk County, make sure you're ready to book. Cheap deals pop up in an instant and don't hang around!
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Polk County?
Land a fantastic flight deal by booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. These are typically the best days to score cheap fares to Polk County.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Polk County?
Everyone enjoys saving money, so we recommend departing earlier in the week for cheap flights to Polk County. Orbitz data from 2020 suggests you can get the best deals on flights that take off on Mondays. Tuesdays are the next most affordable day, while Saturdays are likely to cost a bundle. Many passengers like to travel at the end of the week, so leave those Saturdays for binge-watching your favorite movies.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Polk County?
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, consider departing sometime in August. Orbitz data has found that this is generally the best month to take off if you're after cheap flights to Polk County. As you might imagine, fares increase in June and flights fill up quickly.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
When you search for flights on Orbitz, choose "Filter by flexible change policies." This filter will show you all the airlines offering free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees. Breathe easy knowing that if your travel dates change, your flight can too.
What do I need for the flight to Polk County?
Flying can be fun with a bit of pre-planning! Make your trip a total breeze with these practical tips:

  • Your travel documents are the most important things you'll need to carry with you on your flight. To avoid any dramas at check-in time, make sure that the name on your ticket is correct and matches your government-issued ID.
  • To keep you occupied on the short trip to Polk County, download some new music or stock up the audiobook library on your smartphone. Food can also be a good distraction while in the air, so pack some snacks.
  • It can get very cool on the plane. If you'd prefer not to shiver your way through the flight, pack an extra layer.

How many direct flights are there to Polk County?
Every month, there are 99 direct flights to Polk County. Take your pick of a nice variety of airlines, including American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Other airlines that operate flights to Polk County nonstop are Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Polk County?
If you think a first or business-class airfare is beyond your reach, you may want to think again. Here are some practical tips to help you pick up a premium flight to Polk County for a whole lot less:

  • Be more flexible with your travel dates and hold out for early bird or last-minute sales on business or first-class airfares.
  • Search for a budget airline that has business-class seats. They often come with more space and a glass of Champagne — and a more affordable price.
  • Bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you offer a price for a seat at the front of the plane. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a flight loyalty program.

What is the best time to go to Polk County?
Polk County is an excellent vacation destination year-round, but the most popular months are May, July and August. If you love warm weather, make your way there in summer. Like most places in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer season starts June 20. Temperatures usually drift between 65 ºF and 80 ºF during the daytime.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.