Des Moines to Detroit flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Des Moines to Detroit is €293 (checked on 3 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €293, departing 8 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 3 Nov 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Aeromexico, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines Canada, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet (8)
- Typical journey time
- 26h 22m
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- Route distance
- 878 km
- Typical journey time
- 26h 22m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Alternative airports
- DET, YIP
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Des Moines, city gazetteer reference point (41.5868, -93.6250): ≈ 6 km.
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Detroit, city gazetteer reference point (42.3314, -83.0458): ≈ 29 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Des Moines to Detroit?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €293, found on 3 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Detroit?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €293.
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Des Moines to Detroit. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Des Moines to Detroit?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Aeromexico, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines Canada, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet (8).
How long does the flight from Des Moines to Detroit take?
Across the 30 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 26h 30m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Des Moines to Detroit fares were non-stop?
None of the 31 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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