Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Oranjestad Airport (AUA): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DSM to AUA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Oranjestad Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DSM and AUA:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Oranjestad Airport (AUA)
Right now, $402 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Oranjestad Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $858. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DSM to AUA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Oranjestad Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DSM to AUA.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Des Moines Airport to Oranjestad Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
When it comes to Des Moines Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near DSM. Whether you have an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Oranjestad Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Oranjestad Airport (AUA)
Consider staying in a hotel near AUA if you're catching a late Des Moines Airport to Oranjestad Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Oranjestad Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Sixt or CarVenience and venture far and wide through Oranjestad and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Oranjestad Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Oranjestad Airport (AUA) to central Oranjestad
Oranjestad Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Oranjestad. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Oranjestad Airport (AUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines Airport to Oranjestad Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Oranjestad based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Des Moines Airport to Oranjestad Airport for September if you want to visit Oranjestad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DSM to AUA in February. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
