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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit (DSM-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:15 pm - 11:25 amDSM-DTW
13h 10m1 stop
12:25 pm - 8:32 pmDTW-DSM
9h 07m1 stop
$226Frontier
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mié., sep. 4 - lun., sep. 9
9:15 pm - 11:25 amDSM-DTW
13h 10m1 stop
12:25 pm - 8:32 pmDTW-DSM
9h 07m1 stop
$241Frontier
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jue., sep. 5 - lun., sep. 9
8:30 am - 11:55 pmDSM-DTW
14h 25m1 stop
7:46 am - 11:27 pmDTW-DSM
16h 41m1 stop
lun., jun. 17 - jue., jun. 20
6:40 am - 11:55 amDSM-DTW
4h 15m1 stop
9:40 pm - 11:27 pmDTW-DSM
26h 47m2 stops
lun., jun. 24 - mié., jun. 26
5:00 am - 2:00 pmDSM-DTW
8h 00m1 stop
1:15 pm - 5:41 pmDTW-DSM
5h 26m1 stop
$310American Airlines
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mar., jul. 9 - mar., jul. 16
10:11 am - 12:56 pmDSM-DTW
1h 45mnonstop
7:45 pm - 8:30 pmDTW-DSM
1h 45mnonstop
$339Delta
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jue., jul. 11 - lun., jul. 15
10:11 am - 12:56 pmDSM-DTW
1h 45mnonstop
8:40 am - 9:31 amDTW-DSM
1h 51mnonstop
$349Delta
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mar., jul. 9 - mar., jul. 16
11:21 am - 11:29 pmDSM-DTW
11h 08m2 stops
6:03 am - 10:24 amDTW-DSM
5h 21m1 stop
$385United Airlines
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mar., jul. 9 - mar., jul. 16
11:21 am - 11:29 pmDSM-DTW
11h 08m2 stops
11:00 am - 2:29 pmDTW-DSM
4h 29m1 stop
$443United Airlines
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mar., jul. 9 - mar., jul. 16
3:45 pm - 10:42 amDSM-DTW
17h 57m2 stops
7:26 pm - 12:12 pmDTW-DSM
17h 46m2 stops
$599American Airlines
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mié., sep. 4 - lun., sep. 9

Flights from Des Moines to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Detroit, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is March, where tickets cost $338 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets is $680 and $644 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $133. KAYAK users also found Des Moines to Detroit round-trip flights on Frontier from $226 and on American Airlines from $310.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $318.

How many flights are there between Des Moines and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Des Moines and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 47m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 31 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Des Moines and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Des Moines to Detroit take?

Direct flights cover the 532 miles separating Des Moines to Detroit in about 1h 45m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Des Moines to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Des Moines at 6:32 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 9:19 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Des Moines to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 5:24 pm and lands at 8:11 pm.

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Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$133
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Des Moines to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $133 for a one-way ticket and $226 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Detroit?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Delta, American Airlines, Finnair, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Detroit flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Detroit?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Detroit.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Detroit, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Detroit are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $472 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $454 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $213 or less one-way and $381 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Des Moines

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10277 reviews
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

8.0 ExcellentPatricia, May 2024CMH - DTW
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Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Paid for premium economy had no tv the whole time the crew tried to reset/reboot but would not work they said they would put a trouble ticket in for it. We had 3 seats my tv was the only one that didn't work. They cancelled our flight re worked us on another that left us at airport over night on the floor I have a ten year old and a 78 diabetic mother which also had shingles and suffers from nerve pain in legs and back. Requested wheelchair service at all airports after the re route NO wheelchair service was there to help. WORST experience we have ever had. Went to American airlines assistance it was closed. I AM FURIOUS!!! I expect some sort of compensation from this traumatic experience and no need for flying points we don't plan on using American airlines again!!!!

This is by far the worst experience I have had with American Airlines. The start of this trip was a complete disaster. I purposely planned my trip so that I would weather any delays so that I could make very important meeting at the Pentagon. My flight was cancelled because of maintenance and I was put on the first flight the next day but I was late to the meeting. After a long week at the Pentagon I just wanted to go home and my flight home which was early in the day was delayed. Eventually the flight was delayed until the next day. I was not authorized a hotel room because DCA was my point of origin. So I paid for a hotel out of pocket. The flight this morning was boarded then deplaned because the aircraft was hot. The flow of information was not happening in DCA and made it worse when the news was bad. I am going to take a break from American for my next few military flights. Hopefully whatever has been going on with American Airlines will be resolved.

We had a 2 hour delay. The seats were smaller than most other airlines. The person in front of us wanted to lay back and we had to stop her because she was pressing against my girlfriend’s legs. We had to ask her to sit up and not lay back due to the lack of room.

Everything was fine once we actually got on our flight. It was more then annoying they canceled (delayed) our flight. We lost out on a day of our trip along with money on our stay. Plus we had to book another hotel. So expensive.

This flight was canceled and delayed several times without explanation. The plane was freezing cold and no wifi for messaging. Getting off the plane was terribly unorganized and felt like it took forever….

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

The flights was delayed by hours and it was the firmest landing I have experienced in my life. My back is still sore.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/17mié.
1 stopFrontier
24h 32mDSM-DTW
$133
7/3mié.
1 stopFrontier
27h 14mDSM-DTW
$134
7/3mié.
2 stops
22h 06mDSM-DTW
$151
8/29jue.
1 stopFrontier
13h 10mDSM-DTW
$160
7/7dom.
2 stops
19h 08mDSM-DTW
$178
7/16mar.
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 46mDSM-DTW
$203
7/13sáb.
nonstopDelta
1h 49mDSM-DTW
$229
7/13sáb.
1 stopDelta
6h 38mDSM-DTW
$238
7/16mar.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 43mDSM-DTW
$257
8/29jue.
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
15h 05mDSM-DTW
$326

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Detroit

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/16dom.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 08mDSM-DTW
6/21vie.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 43mDTW-DSM
$751
6/16dom.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 08mDSM-DTW
6/21vie.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 25mDTW-DSM
$808
6/16dom.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 55mDSM-DTW
6/21vie.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 43mDTW-DSM
$841
6/16dom.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 00mDSM-DTW
6/21vie.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 46mDTW-DSM
$845
6/16dom.
nonstopDelta
1h 47mDSM-DTW
6/21vie.
nonstopDelta
1h 49mDTW-DSM
$907
6/16dom.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 20mDSM-DTW
6/21vie.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 42mDTW-DSM
$916
6/16dom.
multi-stopDelta
4h 42mDSM-DTW
6/21vie.
nonstopDelta
1h 49mDTW-DSM
$917

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Des Moines - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - Des Moines

Cabin classes:

$904
$3,682
$647
$295