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Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines (SLC - DSM) from $80

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 7/4. 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.
SLC — DSM
Jun 16 — Jun 231
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The best prices from Salt Lake City to Des Moines are usually found in February or May, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 June 11, 2024.

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January

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February

Round-trip from

$323

One-way from

$124
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

Users have found that flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 19 days in advance, which can save you up to 76% on flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 19 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $332. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $730.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines from Salt Lake City. Users have commonly found prices around $491 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $294. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SLC to DSM?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Salt Lake City to Des Moines flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Salt Lake City to Des Moines specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Prices were last updated on June 11, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 7/19:05 amSLC - DSM
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Fri 7/53:41 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$159
Sat 6/291:37 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop5h 42mFrontier
Thu 7/42:31 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop5h 25mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$160
Fri 7/196:42 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop17h 38mFrontier
Mon 7/221:18 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop11h 19mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$163
Fri 7/59:04 amSLC - DSM
1 stop4h 37mFrontier
Sat 7/62:20 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$167
Thu 7/185:45 amSLC - DSM
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Sun 7/212:28 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$169
Mon 6/249:05 amSLC - DSM
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Fri 6/283:27 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$191
Sat 7/205:45 amSLC - DSM
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Thu 7/252:25 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$198
Sun 6/235:45 amSLC - DSM
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Fri 6/283:27 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$231
Sun 7/216:00 amSLC - DSM
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Thu 7/252:25 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$248

Salt Lake City to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Salt Lake City and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 7/19:05 amSLC - DSM
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Fri 7/53:41 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$159
Sat 6/291:37 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop5h 42mFrontier
Thu 7/42:31 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop5h 25mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$160
Fri 7/196:42 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop17h 38mFrontier
Mon 7/221:18 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop11h 19mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$163
Fri 7/59:04 amSLC - DSM
1 stop4h 37mFrontier
Sat 7/62:20 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$167
Thu 7/185:45 amSLC - DSM
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Sun 7/212:28 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$169
Mon 6/249:05 amSLC - DSM
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Fri 6/283:27 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$191
Sat 7/205:45 amSLC - DSM
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Thu 7/252:25 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$198
Fri 9/201:49 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop5h 32mFrontier
Sat 9/219:15 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$205
Sun 6/235:45 amSLC - DSM
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Fri 6/283:27 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$231

One-way flights to Des Moines from Salt Lake City

Search for one-way flight options from Salt Lake City to Des Moines. 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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those seeking round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Thu 7/45:45 amSLC - DSM
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$80
Fri 6/285:28 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop25h 51mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$103
Sun 6/235:45 amSLC - DSM
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$105
Thu 6/271:42 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop23h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$123
Thu 6/271:42 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop23h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$124
Thu 6/2710:27 amSLC - DSM
2 stops24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$149
Thu 6/2710:27 amSLC - DSM
2 stops24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$160
Thu 6/2710:27 amSLC - DSM
3 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$195
Thu 7/411:43 amSLC - DSM
3 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$212

Find flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines 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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.

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SLC - DSM

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Salt Lake City

Mon 7/1

1 stop10h 09m

Des Moines

Fri 7/5

1 stop9h 21m

$159

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Sat 6/29

1 stop5h 42m

Des Moines

Thu 7/4

1 stop5h 25m

$160

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 7/19

1 stop17h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 7/22

1 stop11h 19m

$163

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 7/5

1 stop4h 37m

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

1 stop11h 12m

$167

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Thu 7/18

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 7/21

1 stop10h 10m

$169

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Mon 6/24

1 stop10h 09m

Des Moines

Fri 6/28

1 stop9h 32m

$191

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Mon 7/1

2 stops8h 04m

Des Moines

Fri 7/5

1 stop7h 06m

$325

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 7/19

1 stop9h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 7/22

2 stops23h 12m

$335

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 7/5

2 stops10h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

1 stop6h 51m

$371

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines is 18 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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What is the cheapest day to fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated June 11, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines, such as Frontier, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,129 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Frontier
6.2
Okay
3,962 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $159, but on average you can expect to pay $268.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines round-trip from $159. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $325, and American Airlines, from $371. You may be able to fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines for 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does SLC to DSM mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SLC to DSM flight.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Salt Lake City to Des Moines 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 Salt Lake City to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Salt Lake City to Des Moines 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 Salt Lake City to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City to Des Moines 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 Salt Lake City to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines 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 Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Salt Lake City to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Salt Lake City to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Salt Lake City to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/11.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

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FrontierCheapest$127Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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