Cheap flights from Des Moines to St Louis

One-way fares from $192 · DSM → STL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$192

American Airlines · Sat, Jul 17

Cheapest month
July

from $192

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
3h 07m

440 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to St Louis

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $282
  2. July 2027 Cheapest $192

Cheapest dates in July 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

American Airlines
Depart13:35 Sat, Jul 17DSM → STL 3h 09m · 1 stop
$192one way, per person
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About flights from Des Moines to St Louis

Des Moines (DSM) and St Louis (STL) are about 440 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 3h 07m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $192, and July 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Des Moines to St Louis?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $192 with American Airlines, departing Saturday, July 17, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $192 to $282.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to St Louis?

July 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $192 one way.

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to St Louis?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to St Louis?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 3h 07m. Des Moines and St Louis are around 440 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Des Moines to St Louis?

Recent fares on this route were with American Airlines.

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