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Cheap Flights from DFW to DSM starting at $96 One Way, $225 Round Trip

Prices starting at $225 for return flights and $96 for one-way flights to Des Moines Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Des Moines Intl.

Airport Hotels near Des Moines Intl.

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
$65 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$73 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (1,754 reviews)
The room didn't really have a closet to hang clothes. And the breakfast buffet did not have any meat which was very disappointing.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$109 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$122 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,009 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$67 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
To start the pool was closed for renovation and we were not aware at booking time. The toilet was cracked, tiles around bath tub were loose, tv stand was missing a chunk, some unknown substance on the curtains, stain on bathrub. Staff was ok to us, but rude to others. Breakfasts was cold. The hotel ...

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

AmericInn 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.

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 Apr 4 to Apr 5
$146 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
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! (1,093 reviews)
Toilet wouldn’t flush, shower wouldn’t drain, valet was incredibly slow, front desk wasn’t very nice. The best part of the stay was the coffee shop and their employees.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$77 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$87 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,234 reviews)
Clean and staff is always pleasant. Good breakfast

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Wildwood Lodge
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3 out of 5
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$100 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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
$65 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$73 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (1,754 reviews)
The room didn't really have a closet to hang clothes. And the breakfast buffet did not have any meat which was very disappointing.

Reviewed on Mar 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
$62 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$70 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Staff excellent, room bathrooms need serious updates. Some sort of meat should be added to breakfast bar.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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
$109 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$122 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,009 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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
$48 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$54 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (777 reviews)
I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the door to my room, quaint, just remodeled, very clean with a wonderful heater/ac unit and clean fridge. No hair blow dryer, glad I brought mine, but overall, 5 STARS the price was right too!

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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 $76 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$76 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (653 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff friendly. It is an old motel but was perfect for a quick stay while on the road as it is inexpensive.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 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
$52 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$59 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (38 reviews)
Kind of weird corner of Des Moines, but the hotel was good, basic, and clean. Older motel, but in generally good condition. Good Mexican restaurant next door.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 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
$77 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$87 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,234 reviews)
Clean and staff is always pleasant. Good breakfast

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$89 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
5.6/10 (749 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
The ONLY reason to stay here is if you want the pool. So many things wrong/ broken… so little room. Our slider door to the bathroom was stuck 1/2 way and maintenance couldn’t fix it, lightbulb burned out, tv didn’t work, breakfast VERY meager offerings and then ran out of cereal, spoons and napkins. ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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
$83 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$93 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,179 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Friendly and responsive staff, comfy beds, great breakfast options, quiet location that’s still conveniently located. The amenities really set this place apart. Hot tub, pool, sauna, fully-equipped workout room, guest laundry, 24 hour store. Our room had an apartment style living room separate from ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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.

DFW to DSM Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DFW Address & GPS
Address:
International Pkwy
Dallas TX, 75261
United States
IATA Code:
DFW
Longitude:
-97.036128
Latitude:
32.897462
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
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 DFW to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
We're delighted to tell you that American Airlines will take you straight from Dallas to Des Moines. Book your plane ticket now and enjoy a relaxing, nonstop flight.
What is the shortest flight from Dallas Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport?
If conditions are good and all goes according to plan, you could be coming in to land at DSM from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) in as little as 1 hour and 53 minutes. With such a short flight time, think about bringing just hand luggage.
How many hours flight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
The average flight time from DFW to DSM is a short and sweet 1 hour and 57 minutes. So, throw a few things in your suitcase and climb aboard. There's nothing more thrilling than an impromptu vacation.
What airlines have the most flights from Dallas Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
If you're searching for a hassle-free flying experience, book your ticket with American Airlines. This air carrier offers 97 monthly flights from Dallas to Des Moines and is one of the top airlines servicing this route.

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