Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Des Moines Airport (DSM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
You can choose from 25 weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 20:09.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MSP to DSM flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Delta is your gateway to discovering Des Moines (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Delta.
Delta is the most punctual carrier offering MSP to DSM flights, with 70.4% of its services landing on time.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSP and DSM:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
St Louis Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Des Moines Airport (DSM)
Right now, $141 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $326. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSP to DSM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MSP to DSM.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis St Paul Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Des Moines Airport (DSM)
If you're arriving on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near DSM:
Travel at your own speed with a Des Moines Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Enterprise or Alamo and see more of Des Moines and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Des Moines Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
The address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines Airport to the centre of Des Moines has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Des Moines in March.
The warmest month in Des Moines is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to DSM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Des Moines. Around 499 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 499 kilometres east of Des Moines, Milwaukee is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
