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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit (DSM - DTT) from $105

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/17. 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.
DSM — DTT
May 7 — May 141
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The best prices from Des Moines to Detroit All airports are usually found in December or February, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 2, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$229

One-way from

$105
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Detroit?

Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 49% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

To save up to 105% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 33 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Des Moines to Detroit from $495 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $698 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of December. Prices to Detroit from Des Moines average $509. You can even find prices in December for less than $509, as users have found deals to Detroit from as low as $309. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Detroit from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 22%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Detroit (DSM - DTT)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Detroit at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Frontier flights from Des Moines to Detroit

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Des Moines and Detroit. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Frontier flights we've detected traveling from Des Moines to Detroit. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 5/294:15 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Wed 6/56:13 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop20h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$183
Fri 9/139:21 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop13h 04mFrontier
Mon 9/1612:25 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$187
Mon 5/134:06 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop16h 54mFrontier
Thu 5/169:14 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop24h 20mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$193
Fri 9/139:21 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop13h 04mFrontier
Sun 9/1512:25 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$206
Wed 5/224:15 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Wed 6/56:10 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop20h 23mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$222
Mon 6/109:16 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop19h 11mFrontier
Sat 6/156:44 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$241
Sun 6/232:24 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop18h 38mFrontier
Sat 6/296:44 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$243
Mon 6/109:16 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop19h 11mFrontier
Sat 6/1510:29 pmDTW - DSM
2 stops16h 04mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$290
Mon 5/134:06 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop16h 54mFrontier
Mon 5/2012:56 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$294

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Detroit

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Detroit. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to Detroit. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Wed 7/36:54 amDSM - DTW
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/611:48 amDTW - DSM
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$327
Fri 5/316:40 amDSM - DTW
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/75:52 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$342
Sat 6/296:28 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/611:48 amDTW - DSM
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$345
Sat 5/116:40 amDSM - DTW
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/285:26 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$364
Sat 6/226:28 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/287:49 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$404
Thu 5/1612:23 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:07 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$466
Sat 6/226:28 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/307:49 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$603
Sun 6/235:54 amDSM - DTW
1 stop3h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/295:14 pmDTW - DSM
2 stops7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$618

Cheap Des Moines to Detroit flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Detroit specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Prices were last updated on May 2, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Detroit in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 5/294:15 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Wed 6/56:13 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop20h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$183
Mon 5/134:06 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop16h 54mFrontier
Thu 5/169:14 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop24h 20mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$193
Wed 5/224:15 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Wed 6/56:10 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop20h 23mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$222
Mon 5/134:06 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop16h 54mFrontier
Mon 5/2012:56 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$294
Fri 5/179:34 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Sun 5/198:58 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop24h 44mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$328
Fri 5/315:09 pmDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Fri 6/74:25 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 5/1$329
Fri 5/317:05 amDSM - DTW
1 stop3h 34mDelta
Fri 6/74:25 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 5/1$338
Wed 5/226:30 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Wed 6/54:10 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/1$339
Fri 5/316:40 amDSM - DTW
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/75:52 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$342

Des Moines to Detroit 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Detroit in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Detroit in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 5/294:15 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Wed 6/56:13 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop20h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$183
Fri 9/139:21 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop13h 04mFrontier
Mon 9/1612:25 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$187
Mon 5/134:06 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop16h 54mFrontier
Thu 5/169:14 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop24h 20mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$193
Fri 9/139:21 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop13h 04mFrontier
Sun 9/1512:25 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$206
Wed 5/224:15 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Wed 6/56:10 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop20h 23mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$222
Mon 6/109:16 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop19h 11mFrontier
Sat 6/156:44 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$241
Sun 6/232:24 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop18h 38mFrontier
Sat 6/296:44 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$243
Mon 6/109:16 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop19h 11mFrontier
Sat 6/1510:29 pmDTW - DSM
2 stops16h 04mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$290
Mon 5/134:06 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop16h 54mFrontier
Mon 5/2012:56 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$294

Non-stop flights to Detroit from Des Moines

Discover non-stop flight options from Des Moines to Detroit. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Des Moines to Detroit. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from Des Moines to Detroit should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Fri 9/136:30 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 48mDelta
Sun 9/153:55 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/30$329
Wed 5/226:30 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Wed 6/54:10 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/1$339
Mon 6/245:11 pmDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Thu 6/278:45 amDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 5/1$447
Fri 5/176:30 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Sat 5/184:10 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/1$449
Sun 6/2310:14 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mDelta
Sun 6/304:25 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/30$453
Mon 5/135:09 pmDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Mon 5/208:38 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 48mDelta
Deal found 5/1$559
Sat 6/226:32 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mDelta
Fri 6/284:25 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/30$563
Sat 6/226:32 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mDelta
Sun 6/304:25 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/30$617
Mon 6/105:11 pmDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Sat 6/1510:35 amDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/1$623

Des Moines to Detroit flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Des Moines to Detroit for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Des Moines to Detroit. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Sat 5/116:40 amDSM - DTW
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/285:26 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$364
Sat 5/119:03 amDSM - DTW
2 stops13h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/286:00 amDTW - DSM
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$509
Sat 5/1112:20 pmDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Tue 5/284:10 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/1$514
Sat 5/117:05 amDSM - DTW
1 stop3h 34mDelta
Tue 5/284:10 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/1$523

One-way flights to Detroit from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Des Moines to Detroit. Users can also find round-trip Des Moines to Detroit flights by using the search form above.
Fri 5/179:34 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$105
Wed 5/226:35 amDSM - DTW
1 stop3h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 5/1$155
Wed 5/226:35 amDSM - DTW
2 stops14h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 5/1$203
Fri 7/194:02 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$232
Wed 5/227:45 amDSM - DTW
3 stops14h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 5/1$273
Wed 5/226:30 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 5/1$280
Fri 5/176:00 amDSM - DTW
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$313
Fri 5/176:30 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 5/1$314
Fri 7/196:50 pmDSM - DTW
2 stops28h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$360

Find flights from Des Moines to Detroit within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.

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Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Wed 5/29

1 stop26h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/5

1 stop20h 26m

$183

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 9/13

1 stop13h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/16

1 stop9h 07m

$187

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Mon 5/13

1 stop16h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/16

1 stop24h 20m

$193

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 9/13

1 stop13h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/15

1 stop8h 50m

$206

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Wed 5/22

1 stop26h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/5

1 stop20h 23m

$222

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Wed 7/3

1 stop6h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/6

1 stop6h 54m

$327

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 9/13

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/15

Nonstop1h 52m

$329

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 5/31

1 stop3h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/7

Nonstop1h 49m

$338

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 5/17

1 stop4h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/18

1 stop4h 45m

$392

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When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Detroit is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Detroit. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Noon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Detroit flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Detroit by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Detroit by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Detroit is currently $248 while a round-trip flight costs $264. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit (average of $223). Flying from Des Moines to Detroit in July is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$258

February

$266

March

$293

April

$258

May

$278

June

$305

July

$308

August

$278

September

$246

October

$223

November

$258

December

$252

Temperature and rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DTT

Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated May 2, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, American Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,121 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,121 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,121 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,121 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

WestJet
7.6
Good
2,968 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,121 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,159 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,121 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,788 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,121 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Des Moines to Detroit?

    If you wish to fly to Detroit from Des Moines, then you need to book flights from Des Moines to Detroit All airports. There are 8 flights from Des Moines (DSM) to All airports (DTT) per day to choose from. Flights to Detroit from Des Moines are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 45m is how long a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Detroit All airports typically takes.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Detroit for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Detroit for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $183, but on average you can expect to pay $296.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Des Moines to Detroit for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 9 direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Detroit is less than $486.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Detroit for under $400?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Des Moines to Detroit within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Friday.

  • How many flights depart from Des Moines to Detroit on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 5 flights from Des Moines to Detroit a day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Detroit?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Detroit in 1h 48m. Fly via Frontier, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to Detroit is about 535 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit round-trip?

    Currently priced at $183, Frontier will fly you from Des Moines to Detroit and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $327 and $329, respectively. Frontier is 64% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Detroit one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $105. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Detroit for a low price.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Detroit?

    The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit from Des Moines, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aeromexico (100%), Korean Air (92%), Virgin Atlantic( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Detroit? While on average our users pay $456, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $175. The most popular route (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $318.

  • What does DSM to DTW mean?

    This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Codes like Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Detroit that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Detroit flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Detroit with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Detroit flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Detroit that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

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