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$73 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Houston departing on 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Houston (DSM-HOU)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Des Moines to Houston currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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6:10 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-HOU
2h 19mnonstop
9:19 pm - 11:29 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
$97Allegiant Air
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Thu, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 4
6:10 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-HOU
2h 19mnonstop
9:19 pm - 11:29 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
$107Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 28
4:02 pm - 11:55 pmDSM-IAH
7h 53m1 stop
6:00 pm - 12:05 amIAH-DSM
6h 05m1 stop
$145American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17
5:00 am - 9:56 amDSM-IAH
4h 56m1 stop
6:00 pm - 12:05 amIAH-DSM
6h 05m1 stop
$147American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 24
6:10 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-HOU
2h 19mnonstop
7:30 pm - 8:15 pmHOU-DSM
24h 45m1 stop
Thu, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 13
9:19 am - 3:08 pmDSM-IAH
5h 49m1 stop
6:13 pm - 6:32 pmIAH-DSM
24h 19m1 stop
$166Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 15
3:27 pm - 8:43 amDSM-HOU
17h 16m1 stop
9:17 pm - 11:27 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
Fri, Jun 28 - Sun, Jun 30
6:05 am - 8:27 amDSM-IAH
2h 22mnonstop
8:00 pm - 10:20 pmIAH-DSM
2h 20mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 6
9:19 am - 3:08 pmDSM-IAH
5h 49m1 stop
11:13 pm - 1:41 pmIAH-DSM
14h 28m1 stop
$200Frontier
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Wed, Jun 26 - Wed, Jul 3
6:05 am - 8:27 amDSM-IAH
2h 22mnonstop
5:00 am - 10:24 amIAH-DSM
5h 24m1 stop
$257United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 6
6:09 pm - 8:27 pmDSM-HOU
2h 18mnonstop
$73Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 23
4:17 pm - 6:43 pmDSM-HOU
2h 26mnonstop
$88Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 2
3:27 pm - 9:41 pmDSM-IAH
6h 14m1 stop
$104Frontier
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Fri, Jun 28
9:42 pm - 12:18 pmDSM-IAH
14h 36m1 stop
$109Frontier
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Mon, Jun 3
5:00 am - 9:52 amDSM-IAH
4h 52m1 stop
$156American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2
10:49 am - 11:11 amDSM-IAH
24h 22m2 stops
Fri, Jun 28
1:14 pm - 1:30 pmDSM-IAH
24h 16m3 stops
Sun, Jun 23
5:00 am - 9:56 amDSM-IAH
4h 56m1 stop
$189American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 23
6:05 am - 8:27 amDSM-IAH
2h 22mnonstop
$250United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28
2:54 pm - 5:20 pmDSM-IAH
2h 26mnonstop
$370United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3
4:17 pm - 6:43 pmDSM-HOU
2h 26mnonstop
5:03 pm - 7:13 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
$136Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
12:23 pm - 8:06 pmDSM-IAH
7h 43m1 stop
1:56 pm - 9:41 pmIAH-DSM
7h 45m1 stop
$145American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
4:17 pm - 6:43 pmDSM-HOU
2h 26mnonstop
7:33 pm - 9:47 pmHOU-DSM
2h 14mnonstop
$147Allegiant Air
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Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2
5:00 am - 11:52 amDSM-HOU
6h 52m1 stop
6:23 pm - 11:02 pmHOU-DSM
4h 39m1 stop
$148American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
12:23 pm - 8:06 pmDSM-IAH
7h 43m1 stop
1:56 pm - 10:04 pmIAH-DSM
8h 08m2 stops
$150American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2
4:17 pm - 6:43 pmDSM-HOU
2h 26mnonstop
2:31 pm - 8:42 pmHOU-DSM
6h 11m1 stop
Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
4:17 pm - 6:43 pmDSM-HOU
2h 26mnonstop
10:24 pm - 8:42 pmHOU-DSM
22h 18m1 stop
Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2
9:34 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-IAH
24h 25m1 stop
11:09 pm - 8:14 pmIAH-DSM
21h 05m1 stop
$278Frontier
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 23
2:54 pm - 5:20 pmDSM-IAH
2h 26mnonstop
7:50 pm - 10:02 pmIAH-DSM
2h 12mnonstop
$379United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 23
8:00 am - 1:24 pmDSM-IAH
5h 24m1 stop
7:50 pm - 10:02 pmIAH-DSM
2h 12mnonstop
$388United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 23
6:10 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-HOU
2h 19mnonstop
9:19 pm - 11:29 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
$97Allegiant Air
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Thu, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 4
6:10 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-HOU
2h 19mnonstop
9:19 pm - 11:29 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
$107Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 28
6:10 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-HOU
2h 19mnonstop
9:19 pm - 11:29 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
$119Allegiant Air
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Thu, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 11
6:05 am - 8:27 amDSM-IAH
2h 22mnonstop
8:00 pm - 10:20 pmIAH-DSM
2h 20mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 6
1:55 pm - 4:13 pmDSM-HOU
2h 18mnonstop
5:03 pm - 7:13 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
$224Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 16
6:05 am - 8:27 amDSM-IAH
2h 22mnonstop
8:03 pm - 10:23 pmIAH-DSM
2h 20mnonstop
$259United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Sun, Jun 30
6:05 am - 8:27 amDSM-IAH
2h 22mnonstop
8:00 pm - 10:20 pmIAH-DSM
2h 20mnonstop
$294United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 3
6:05 am - 8:28 amDSM-IAH
2h 23mnonstop
8:00 pm - 10:15 pmIAH-DSM
2h 15mnonstop
$329United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 24
3:00 pm - 5:32 pmDSM-IAH
2h 32mnonstop
8:00 pm - 10:27 pmIAH-DSM
2h 27mnonstop
$364United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 3
6:05 am - 8:28 amDSM-IAH
2h 23mnonstop
8:00 pm - 10:15 pmIAH-DSM
2h 15mnonstop
$374United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17

Flights from Des Moines to Houston - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Houston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Houston flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Des Moines to Houston.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Houston cost $63 and was between Des Moines and Houston Hobby Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $69.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Houston?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Houston, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Houston is April, where tickets cost $207 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and October, where the average cost of tickets is $303 and $298 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Houston?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $70, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Houston?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Houston, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Houston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Des Moines to Houston found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $97 on Allegiant Air, followed by American Airlines ($145). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $73 on Allegiant Air and from $104 on Frontier.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and Houston?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Des Moines to Houston.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Des Moines to Houston. They are Allegiant Air and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Allegiant Air, with the best one-way deal found costing $74. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Allegiant Air.

How many flights are there between Des Moines and Houston per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Des Moines and land in Houston, with an average flight time of 2h 23m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Each week, there are 23 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Des Moines and Houston?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Des Moines to Houston take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 2h 18m.

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Cheapest flight

$73
Flight from Des Moines to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Des Moines to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Houston

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Houston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Houston was $73 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Houston?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Houston from Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Houston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Houston?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Houston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Houston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Houston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Houston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Houston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Houston?

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Houston

Monday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Allegiant Air, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Allegiant Air, +3 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Allegiant Air, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Allegiant Air, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

Houston to Des Moines

Monday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Allegiant Air, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Allegiant Air, +3 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Allegiant Air, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Allegiant Air, +3 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Houston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/23Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 18mDSM-HOU
$73
6/2Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 26mDSM-HOU
$88
6/28Fri
1 stopFrontier
6h 14mDSM-IAH
$104
6/3Mon
1 stopFrontier
14h 36mDSM-IAH
$109
6/2Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 52mDSM-IAH
$156
6/28Fri
2 stops
24h 22mDSM-IAH
$169
6/23Sun
3 stops
24h 16mDSM-IAH
$179
6/23Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 56mDSM-IAH
$189
6/28Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 22mDSM-IAH
$250
6/3Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 26mDSM-IAH
$370

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Houston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Houston that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/2Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 26mDSM-HOU
6/9Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 10mHOU-DSM
$136
5/30Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 43mDSM-IAH
6/3Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 45mIAH-DSM
$145
5/30Thu
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 26mDSM-HOU
6/2Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 14mHOU-DSM
$147
5/30Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 52mDSM-HOU
6/3Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 39mHOU-DSM
$148
5/30Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 43mDSM-IAH
6/2Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 08mIAH-DSM
$150
5/30Thu
nonstop
2h 26mDSM-HOU
6/3Mon
multi-stop
6h 11mHOU-DSM
$205
5/30Thu
nonstop
2h 26mDSM-HOU
6/2Sun
multi-stop
22h 18mHOU-DSM
$274
5/31Fri
multi-stopFrontier
24h 25mDSM-IAH
6/23Sun
multi-stopFrontier
21h 05mIAH-DSM
$278
5/31Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 26mDSM-IAH
6/23Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 12mIAH-DSM
$379
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 24mDSM-IAH
6/23Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 12mIAH-DSM
$388

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Des Moines - Houston Flights

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