Flights to Des Moines from $ 237*
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United's most popular flights to Des Moines (DSM)
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Houston (IAH)to
Des Moines (DSM)08/29/26 - 09/01/26
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$ 269
Viewed: 16 hours ago
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Economy
Denver (DEN)to
Des Moines (DSM)09/02/26 - 09/09/26
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$ 247
Viewed: 18 hours ago
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Economy
Chicago (ORD)to
Des Moines (DSM)08/19/26 - 08/26/26
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$ 253
Viewed: 15 hours ago
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Economy
San Francisco (SFO)to
Des Moines (DSM)08/19/26 - 08/26/26
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$ 363
Viewed: 14 hours ago
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Economy
Sacramento (SMF)to
Des Moines (DSM)09/01/26 - 09/08/26
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$ 347
Viewed: 13 hours ago
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Economy
Newark/New York (EWR)to
Des Moines (DSM)07/25/26 - 07/29/26
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$ 314
Viewed: 17 hours ago
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Economy
Salt Lake City (SLC)to
Des Moines (DSM)08/18/26 - 08/25/26
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$ 317
Viewed: 13 hours ago
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Economy
Seattle (SEA)to
Des Moines (DSM)09/02/26 - 09/06/26
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$ 330
Viewed: 14 hours ago
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*Prices have been available for round trips within the last 48 hours and may not be currently available. For Economy class, fares listed may be Basic Economy, which is our most restrictive fare option and subject to additional restrictions. Additional baggage charges and fees for other optional service may apply. Other terms and conditions may apply. Schedules are subject to change without notice.
Business class deals on flights to Des Moines (DSM)
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Houston (IAH)to
Des Moines (DSM)
07/12/26 - 07/19/26
Roundtrip
Business
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$ 569
Viewed: 1 day ago
Denver (DEN)to
Des Moines (DSM)
07/22/26 - 07/28/26
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Business
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$ 547
Viewed: 1 day ago
Chicago (ORD)to
Des Moines (DSM)
10/13/26 - 10/14/26
Roundtrip
Business
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$ 473
Viewed: 1 day ago
San Francisco (SFO)to
Des Moines (DSM)
08/17/26 - 08/19/26
Roundtrip
Business
from
$ 1,189
Viewed: 8 hours ago
Sacramento (SMF)to
Des Moines (DSM)
08/12/26 - 08/19/26
Roundtrip
Business
from
$ 897
Viewed: 8 hours ago
Newark/New York (EWR)to
Des Moines (DSM)
07/21/26 - 07/28/26
Roundtrip
Business
from
$ 821
Viewed: 1 day ago
Seattle (SEA)to
Des Moines (DSM)
06/30/26 - 07/06/26
Roundtrip
Business
from
$ 1,159
Viewed: 6 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)to
Des Moines (DSM)
08/21/26 - 08/24/26
Roundtrip
Business
from
$ 961
Viewed: 1 day ago
*Prices have been available for round trips within the last 48 hours and may not be currently available. For Economy class, fares listed may be Basic Economy, which is our most restrictive fare option and subject to additional restrictions. Additional baggage charges and fees for other optional service may apply. Other terms and conditions may apply. Schedules are subject to change without notice.
Things to do after your flight to Des Moines (DSM)
Fly to Des Moines with United Airlines from over 200 airports within the United States and an additional 100 airports internationally.
Des Moines’ top attractions
- Explore the Des Moines Art Center, home to works from Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Georgia O’Keeffe and Edward Hopper.
- Tour the Iowa State Capitol building. Guided or self-guided tours are available Monday through Saturday.
- Visit the Des Moines Social Club for a hip scene featuring great food, art, music and theater in a renovated former firehouse.
- Rent a bike for some sightseeing — there are more than 42 miles of bike trails within the city alone.
Best time to travel to Des Moines
Visit Des Moines in August to catch the Iowa State Fair or in the autumn to take part in the well-known Beaverdale Fall Festival, and sample local foods, wine and nightlife. Spring is mild and pleasant without the crowds of summer.