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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
$75 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$84 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,776 reviews)
Prefect

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$78 total
May 19 - May 20
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 helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
Hotel is run down

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
1810 Army Post Road Des Moines IA
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$91 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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 helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (194 reviews)
Clean and roomy, breakfast was ok, no complaints.

Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
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.

Hotels In Des Moines

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
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$146 total
May 24 - May 25
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! (1,149 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay! The hotel’s lobby was beautiful, our room was sleek and comfortable and we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. I’d highly recommend it and would certainly stay again in the future!

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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
$75 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$84 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,776 reviews)
Prefect

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
$59 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$67 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (861 reviews)
I didn’t feel safe. It smelled like cigarettes. The walls and floors were filthy. 10/10 do not recommend

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
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.

Des Moines Hotels With Airport Transportation

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
$75 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$84 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,776 reviews)
Prefect

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$74 total
May 25 - May 26
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 helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Coffee was great. Hotel was quiet. Staff was friendly.

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$122 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$137 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Breakfast was good, the room was okay. The bl

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
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.

Low Priced Des Moines Hotels

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
$59 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$67 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (861 reviews)
I didn’t feel safe. It smelled like cigarettes. The walls and floors were filthy. 10/10 do not recommend

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$67 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from May 20 to May 21
$75 total
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (656 reviews)
The room was very nicely remodeled but very BASIC....the concierge Dennis was available 24/7 & provided cups, bottled water & kleenex upon our request & delivered them to our room. The bed was very comfortable. There was no remote with the TV so we had to use the buttons on the TV itself. All in ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Cozy Rest Motel
Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

2 out of 5
1258 8th St West Des Moines IA
$53 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$59 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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 clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (58 reviews)
Checked in after a long time of driving, my bed didn’t even have a blanket on it and it had a dirty sheet. The pillowcases were clearly reused. I asked the front desk to get this rectified and she wasn’t sympathetic at all. Just OK we’ll get it fixed when we get it fixed and I was like well. I need ...

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive
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.

Family Friendly Hotels in Des Moines

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$111 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,259 reviews)
Extremely friendly staff and clean rooms

Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Wildwood Lodge
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 May 21 to May 22
$85 total
May 21 - May 22
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 (815 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs

Travelers say...
Huge room, comfortable bed

Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$104 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,164 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
Room smelled like old cigarettes, everything was dingy. Maintenance took up the halls during the day. Only nice part is that it was close to another place in the city I needed to be. Next time i’m staying Downtown.

Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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.

AVP to DSM Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
AVP Address & GPS
Address:
100 Terminal Road
Wilkes-Barre PA, 18641
United States
IATA Code:
AVP
Longitude:
-75.730643
Latitude:
41.336698
Time Zone:
America/New_York
DSM Address & GPS
Address:
5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201
Des Moines IA, 50321-2854
United States
IATA Code:
DSM
Longitude:
-93.648087
Latitude:
41.532434
Time Zone:
America/Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from AVP to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
If you're thinking of flying from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM), get set to change planes. American Airlines, United Airlines and Air New Zealand are among the airlines that service this route with just one stopover. Use the break to stretch those legs and enjoy a coffee!
What is the shortest flight from Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) to Des Moines Intl. Airport?
The shortest flight from Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines is around 4 hours and 6 minutes. Grab a wine from the drink cart, go over your travel itinerary or listen to that podcast — you'll have the time on this medium-haul trip.
How many hours flight from AVP to Des Moines Intl. Airport?
On average, it takes 4 hours and 11 minutes to travel from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). You'll be on board for some time, so bring plenty of entertainment, like a novel or a podcast.
What airlines have the most flights from AVP to DSM?
You'll have to make at least one stopover if you're traveling from AVP to DSM. Unfortunately, you won't find any airlines that offer direct flights on this route.

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