Flying from Houston to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up where you'll catch your flight from Houston to Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Explore the options for taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), the city's main airports.
The average time for a direct Houston to Des Moines International Airport flight is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Des Moines (where Des Moines International Airport is located) and Houston share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
The most popular route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), with 14 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from IAH to DSM is the 11:55am United Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 8:17pm with United Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to DSM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) take off from this terminal.
When leaving from IAH, you can take a direct flight from Houston to Des Moines International Airport with United Airlines.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with United Airlines from IAH to DSM.
With a dependable 84.48% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
IAH is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Houston to Des Moines International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) plane ticket out of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). See if flying from HOU works better for your plans.
Allegiant Air operates direct flights from Houston to DSM out of HOU. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single journey.
On the HOU to DSM route, Allegiant Air is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
You can reach HOU from central Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Houston to DSM flight? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
William P. Hobby Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 81.06% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Book a hotel near DSM if you have a late flight from Houston to Des Moines International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
Des Moines International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Des Moines. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Des Moines International Airport is $78. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $188. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from Houston to DSM, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.
September is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Houston to Des Moines International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Visit Des Moines in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Houston to DSM plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Des Moines, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Des Moines International Airport in January when temperatures are between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Des Moines
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Des Moines International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Des Moines:
Your visit to Des Moines isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Science Centre of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theatre and State Historical Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Des Moines has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south of Des Moines, a visit to Kansas City will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Jazz 1, National WWI Museum and Memorial and Jazz Pantheon.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, head for Omaha, about 193 kilometres west of Des Moines. Kiewit Luminarium, Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium and OUR BODY: The Universe Within are the start of reasons to visit.
