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Cheap Flights From Des Moines Intl. Airport Starting At $39 One Way, $77 Round Trip
Prices starting at $77 for return flights and $39 for one-way flights to were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Cheap Flights to Des Moines Intl. Airport starting at $39 One Way, $77 Round Trip
One way and return prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Deals On This Weekend's Flights
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSM | San Diego | Nov 7 - Nov 14 | $120 |
| DSM | Denver | Nov 7 - Nov 21 | $127 |
| DSM | Dallas | Nov 6 - Nov 9 | $165 |
| DSM | Santa Ana | Nov 7 - Nov 16 | $188 |
| DSM | Phoenix | Nov 7 - Nov 16 | $198 |
| DSM | Orlando | Nov 7 - Nov 16 | $248 |
| DSM | Tampa | Nov 6 - Nov 18 | $285 |
| DSM | Fort Lauderdale | Nov 8 - Nov 21 | $315 |
| DSM | Las Vegas | Nov 6 - Nov 9 | $358 |
| DSM | Los Angeles | Nov 6 - Nov 13 | $1,397 |
- Airport Name
- Des Moines International Airport
- Airport Location
- Des Moines, United States
Airport Code
Des Moines Airport Data
| Name of Airport | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Airport IATA Code | DSM |
| Lowest Flight Price | $39 |
| Available Airline Carriers | Frontier Airlines, American Airlines |
| Flights Per Day | 4 |
| Most Popular Airline | American Airlines |
Fly to Des Moines International Airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is located three miles southwest of Des Moines, IA. This facility provides travel services for more than two million passengers passing through the Des Moines area each year.
It is home to the Des Moines Air National Guard Base as well as the 132d Fighter Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard.
History of Des Moines International Airport
There were several small airports located throughout Des Moines in the early 1920s which provided general aviation and airmail.
In 1929, a law was passed in the state that allowed cities to sell bonds in order to build municipal airports. While more than 80 different sites were considered, the final decision was made to build on 160 acres of farmland just south of Des Moines.
Construction on Des Moines International Airport (DSM) was completed in 1933, numerous expansions and improvements have been made over the years to make the airport the successful and necessary facility it is today.
Airlines and Most Popular Destinations
Delta Air Lines handles a majority of the flights that go in and out of Des Moines International Airport (DSM) followed by United Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways, Allegiant Air, Southwest and Frontier Airlines.
There are two concourses and 12 gates with concourse a providing A1 through A5 while Concourse C is home to gates C1 through C7.
Flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport - Frequently Asked Questions
Loads of domestic travelers jet to Chicago, Denver or Minneapolis - St. Paul. Choose your destination, book your airfare and you'll be kicking off your exciting adventure in a flash.
These domestic carriers all operate out of Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.) and are reliable options:
- United Airlines
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it's good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans from Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you'll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
In most cases you'll have the option to reschedule your flight from Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.) without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the "no change fees" filter and book with confidence.
DSM is the identifier for Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.), as set by the trade association, IATA. Most airports around the world have their own special three-letter identifier, which is used primarliy for ticketing and itinerary purposes.
No, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.) does not have a private lounge. If you really need an escape, it shouldn't be too hard to find a quiet place to relax in with a magazine somewhere in the terminal building.
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