# Detroit to Des Moines flights

Page: https://www.routavio.com/flights/detroit-to-des-moines

## About this route

Explore the fares we observed from Detroit to Des Moines. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

- Route distance: 878 km
- Typical journey time: 21h 09m
- Airlines seen: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
- Seen on fares with a connection: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue
- Alternative airports: DET, YIP

- Cheapest checked fare: €109 one way (checked 6 Nov 2026, departing 6 Dec 2026)
- Checked fares: €109 - €162
- Cheapest month seen: December 2026 (from €109); dearest month seen: March 2027 (from €155)

## Frequently asked

### How much is a flight from Detroit to Des Moines?

The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €109, found on 6 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.

### When is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

In our observations December 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €109.

### Are there direct flights from Detroit to Des Moines?

Our data holds no non-stop flight from Detroit to Des Moines. The fares on this page include at least one stop.

### Which airlines fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines.

### How long does the flight from Detroit to Des Moines take?

Across the 60 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 25h 06m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

### How many of the observed Detroit to Des Moines fares were non-stop?

None of the 60 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.

Route data last updated by Routavio on 6 November 2026