Cheap flights from Detroit to Des Moines

One-way fares from $316 · DTT → DSM · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$316

American Airlines · Sun, Aug 15

Cheapest month
August

from $316

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
3h 13m

880 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Des Moines

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  1. August 2027 Cheapest $316

Cheapest dates in August 2027

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American Airlines
Depart21:03 Sun, Aug 15DTW → DSM 3h 13m · 1 stop
$316one way, per person
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About flights from Detroit to Des Moines

Detroit (DTT) and Des Moines (DSM) are about 880 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 13m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $316, and August 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Detroit to Des Moines?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $316 with American Airlines, departing Sunday, August 15, 2027.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

August 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $316 one way.

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Des Moines?

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

How long is the flight from Detroit to Des Moines?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 3h 13m. Detroit and Des Moines are around 880 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

Recent fares on this route were with American Airlines.

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