Journey information
Overview: Detroit, MI to Des Moines, IA flight
Distance 544 miles (877 km)  | 
Average flight duration 3h 24m  | 
Flights per day 20  | 
Cheapest month to travel October  | 
First flight 05:00  | 
Last flight 21:04  | 
The cheapest and fastest flights from Detroit, MI to Des Moines, IA
Cheapest price
$656
Average price
$844
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Flights per day
51
Distance
877 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Detroit, MI to Des Moines, IA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Des Moines, IA will cost around $844 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $656.
It's difficult to get from Detroit, MI to Des Moines, IA without transferring at least once.
AA2374 · AA3191
AA1227 · AA2962
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AA5438
AA2582+
AA5629
AA4931 · AA6247
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AA3428
UA3456 · UA3604
UA4749 · UA1830
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AA3921
UA1147 · UA3503Live departures
Detroit, MI to Des Moines, IA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Des Moines, IA flights for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AA4931+ AA4711 | 1:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h30   | 9:32 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA4931 · AA6247 | 1:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h32   | 6:34 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA4931 · AA6292 | 1:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h08   | 12:10 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA1798 · UA1780 | 1:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 15h05   | 4:20 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA1798 · UA6166 | 1:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h56   | 8:11 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA1227 · AA2962 | 1:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h01   | 8:31 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA1227+ AA5629 | 1:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h51   | 10:21 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA3512 · UA1875 · UA1787 | 1:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h53   | 11:25 PM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 UA3512 · UA262 · UA1787 | 1:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h53   | 11:25 PM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 UA3512 · UA5463 · UA213 | 1:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 14h00   | 3:32 AM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 UA3512 · UA1254 · UA1925 | 1:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h13   | 2:45 AM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 UA3512 · UA2120 · UA1925 | 1:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h13   | 2:45 AM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 UA302 · UA1925 | 2:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h38   | 2:45 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA302 · UA2265 | 2:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h00   | 10:07 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA3456 · UA3604 | 2:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h59   | 6:14 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA2582+ AA5629 | 3:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h24   | 10:21 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA4749 · UA1830 | 4:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h19   | 8:19 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA2374 · AA3191 | 4:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h03   | 10:51 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA4707 · AA4395 | 4:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h20   | 1:17 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA3706 · UA1197 · UA5389 | 5:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h34   | 5:44 AM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 UA3706 · UA2394 · UA213 | 5:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h22   | 3:32 AM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 UA3706 · UA2612 · UA5389 | 5:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h34   | 5:44 AM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 AA6292+ AA3428 | 5:45 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h25   | 12:10 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA4711+ AA3428 | 5:45 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h47   | 9:32 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA3428 · AA3921 | 5:45 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h23   | 4:08 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA426 · UA1787 | 7:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h15   | 11:25 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA5056+ AA4702 | 7:16 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h46   | 4:02 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA3701 · UA1197 · UA5389 | 7:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h24   | 5:44 AM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 AA6292+ AA4194 | 7:27 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h43   | 12:10 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA3921 · AA4194 | 7:27 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h41   | 4:08 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA6190 · UA2497 · UA213 | 7:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h57   | 3:32 AM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 AA3310 · AA1371 | 8:50 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h09   | 4:59 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA2130 · UA5389 | 9:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h14   | 5:44 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA3311+ AA5438 | 9:47 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h43   | 5:30 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA4056 · UA1780 | 9:47 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h33   | 4:20 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA2362 · UA213 | 10:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h41   | 3:32 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA6246+ AA3921 | 11:49 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h19   | 4:08 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
 AA1108 · AA2809 | 10:11 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h29   | 4:40 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA4477 · AA4395 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 14h17   | 1:17 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA4754 · UA3503 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h42   | 4:42 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA5444+ AA4102 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h24   | 6:24 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA3652 · UA1525 · UA1830 | 11:02 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h17   | 8:19 PM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 UA3652 · UA2455 · UA2265 | 11:02 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h10   | 10:12 PM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 UA3652 · UA1328 · UA1830 | 11:02 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h17   | 8:19 PM Des Moines International Airport | 2 transfers | |
 AA1739 · AA2962 | 11:43 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h48   | 8:31 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA1739+ AA5629 | 11:43 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h38   | 10:21 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA6372 · AA6292 | 11:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h25   | 12:10 AM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA6372+ AA4711 | 11:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h47   | 9:32 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA6372 · AA6247 | 11:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h20   | 6:05 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA1147 · UA3503 | 12:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h27   | 4:42 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA1147 · UA3604 | 12:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h59   | 6:14 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA1569 · AA1680 | 12:23 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h33   | 8:56 PM Des Moines International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Detroit, MI to Des Moines, IA Flight

- Iowa State Fair, a massive annual celebration featuring agricultural exhibits, live music, and delicious fair food
 - Des Moines Arts Festival, a vibrant showcase of visual arts, performances, and culinary delights held in the heart of downtown
 - World Food & Music Festival, an exciting event celebrating global cuisine and diverse musical performances from around the world.
 
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
 - Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
 - Labor Day, a great time for enjoying local fairs and the last summer events before fall.
 
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Detroit, MI to Des Moines, IA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
 
- Shops are located in both terminals, with major outlets including Duty-Free, Brookstone, and Hudson News.
 
- Parking available with options including short-term, long-term, and economy lots, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per half-hour.
 
- Restaurants are located in both Mcmara and North terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and Italian. Top options include Chick-fil-A and Andiamo.
 
- Available outside the terminal.
 
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
 
- Available throughout the airport, in both terminals and near all gates.
 
- Hotels are available within walking distance, including The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel located in the Mcmara terminal.
 
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require lounge entry fees.
 
- Lounges available, including Delta Sky Club and Lufthansa Lounge, offering amenities like scks and drinks.
 
- Lost and Found services are located in the North terminal and can be contacted for misplaced items.
 
- Car rental services are available, with major companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise located in the Ground Transportation Center.
 
- Bus 261, Mcmara terminal, 45 minutes
 
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