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Cheap Flights from DFW to DSM starting at $134 One Way, $258 Round Trip

Prices starting at $258 for return flights and $134 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
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$78 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,812 reviews)
"Very comfortable room in a great area near the airport."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Days Inn & Suites 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
$66 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$73 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
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! (220 reviews)
"The LED lights in every room resembles a prison yard. The fake wood linoleum is awful, loose in places, and echoes every pen and fart in each hall. TV signal worked one of our 2 nights. Most of our power outlets didn't work, 2 lamps not plugged in. Must be why the coffee maker and ice bucket where ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Clarion Inn 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
$62 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$70 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Do not stay here. Unhelpful staff and not clean. No elevator"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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 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! (1,178 reviews)
"Great restaurant and coffee bar! Great staff!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$78 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,812 reviews)
"Very comfortable room in a great area near the airport."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

3 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$114 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Great breakfast"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
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
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$78 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,812 reviews)
"Very comfortable room in a great area near the airport."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
$71 total
Jun 22 - Jun 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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was very friendly, breakfast was good"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 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 Jun 28 to Jun 29
$137 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The only that I liked about the hotel was that the bed was comfortable. The rooms had that damp moldy smell to them. The pictures were misleading from the website. They need to update the rooms. The bathroom had dirty tile and there was someone’s fingernail still in the floor. I won’t stay here again ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$71 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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! (900 reviews)
"Clean room, not enough towels or trashcan. Bets were comfortable enough but mattress would slide all over the base. No breakfast at all, Ice machine didn't work, pool was closed."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$78 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (658 reviews)
"Quick trip to Des Moines for a fancy dinner and a trip to the zoo. Clean, modern room and a very helpful front desk. Spent more on dinner than the room. 14th Street is busy, and you may need to do turnaround off a side street, but you can get to just about anything you need from there without much ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 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. ...
7/10 Good! (75 reviews)
"I have stayed here a few times. Solid basic stay in a good location to head out of town if you are just on an overnight. Staff has always been good."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$127 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (1,262 reviews)
"The staff checking us in and helping us replace a lost key were very friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$80 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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 (847 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Please do not book a stay at this hotel. The property wasn't well kept. It was filthy, smelly and outdated. The staff was nice but very unprofessional. The water park area was disgusting, my kids didn't want to walk around barefoot. There was poop in the pirate ship and the pools looked as if the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 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
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$107 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,169 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Lots of amenities!! Comfy bed and great breakfast!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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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