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$107 Find cheap flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines

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Cheap flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines (IAH-DSM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines 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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9:37 am - 5:42 pmIAH-DSM
8h 05m1 stop
4:02 pm - 11:58 pmDSM-IAH
7h 56m1 stop
$145American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 27 - Thu, Aug 1
6:00 pm - 12:05 amIAH-DSM
6h 05m1 stop
6:13 pm - 12:17 amDSM-IAH
6h 04m1 stop
$147American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17
9:37 am - 5:42 pmIAH-DSM
8h 05m1 stop
12:32 pm - 10:19 pmDSM-IAH
9h 47m2 stops
$152American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 27 - Thu, Aug 1
6:13 pm - 6:32 pmIAH-DSM
24h 19m1 stop
7:32 pm - 3:23 pmDSM-IAH
19h 51m1 stop
$200Frontier
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Sat, Jun 22 - Sun, Jun 30
3:00 pm - 10:19 pmIAH-DSM
7h 19m1 stop
2:14 pm - 9:04 pmDSM-IAH
6h 50m1 stop
$208Delta
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Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 9
8:00 pm - 10:20 pmIAH-DSM
2h 20mnonstop
6:05 am - 8:27 amDSM-IAH
2h 22mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 8
10:39 pm - 1:20 pmIAH-DSM
14h 41m1 stop
2:28 pm - 8:43 amDSM-IAH
18h 15m1 stop
$221Frontier
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Fri, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 14
7:50 pm - 10:02 pmIAH-DSM
2h 12mnonstop
6:05 am - 8:28 amDSM-IAH
2h 23mnonstop
$253United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 9 - Sat, Jun 15
2:08 pm - 1:06 pmIAH-DSM
22h 58m3 stops
9:00 am - 9:55 amDSM-IAH
24h 55m2 stops
Thu, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 8
5:20 pm - 10:03 amIAH-DSM
16h 43m1 stop
9:00 am - 9:55 amDSM-IAH
24h 55m2 stops
Thu, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 8

Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

The average price of all flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Des Moines on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Houston George Bush Airport, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines, 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines is January, where tickets cost $96 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and November, where the average cost of tickets is $314 and $288 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines, 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 51 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $107. KAYAK users also found Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines round-trip flights on American Airlines from $145 and on Frontier from $200.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Des Moines?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines.
There is just one airline that flies from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $168.

How many flights are there between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Des Moines per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and land in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 2h 16m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 16 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Des Moines?

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 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines take?

Direct flights cover the 803 miles separating Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines in about 2h 12m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport at 11:55 am and will be landing in Des Moines at 2:14 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines jets off at 8:15 pm and lands at 10:35 pm.

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January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$107
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines was $107 for a one-way ticket and $145 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston George Bush Airport and Des Moines?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    On your way to Des Moines, you’ll fly out from Houston George Bush Intcntl. You’ll be landing at Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Des Moines.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Des Moines are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $266 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 $318 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport and DSM 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $249 or less one-way and $251 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston George Bush Airport to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Houston George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

Monday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Des Moines. 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 George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines? 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 10502 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

My seat was broken. WiFi didn’t work. Gate crew at HOU were rude and condescending. Treated all the passengers badly. Bad experience, United.

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

There was a group of school age passengers that were very loud and unruly with their chaperones were no where to be found.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

I liked everything about the flight. The service was excellent!

Delayed a day due to snow storm. Was upgraded. That kind of made up for significant delays from FLL to COS with no compensation or acknowledgement.

The leg space between me and the seat in front of me was excellent.

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

The seats were uncomfortable. The flight was almost 9 hours and they didn’t serve lunch

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

The flight was short. However, my bag was delayed and was put on another flight.

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Flight from SBP to DFW 1. They rerouted us through PHX 2. Delayed flight out of SBP for 3 hrs so we missed our connection Downgrade on rerouted flight. Back of the plane, center seats, didn't sit together 4. Return flight out of DFW same exact thing. Delayed, missed connection, Downgrade + they lost our luggage! A complete mess.

Do not eat the bagel! Otherwise, good albeit late, breakfast in first. Boarding downgrade only because flight was delayed due to plane change due to undisclosed problem with original aircraft. I did not use entertainment.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/26Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 54mIAH-DSM
$107
7/3Wed
1 stopFrontier
14h 28mIAH-DSM
$110
6/28Fri
1 stopFrontier
21h 38mIAH-DSM
$111
8/2Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 49mIAH-DSM
$139
6/26Wed
3 stops
25h 27mIAH-DSM
$150
7/3Wed
3 stops
20h 20mIAH-DSM
$166
6/26Wed
2 stops
22h 03mIAH-DSM
$168
7/3Wed
2 stops
22h 04mIAH-DSM
$174
6/26Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 15mIAH-DSM
$250
7/3Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 19mIAH-DSM
$359

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Last minute flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

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 Houston to Des Moines that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/31Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 45mIAH-DSM
6/3Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 58mDSM-IAH
$147
5/31Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 08mIAH-DSM
6/3Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 52mDSM-IAH
$153
6/2Sun
multi-stopFrontier
24h 38mIAH-DSM
6/5Wed
multi-stopFrontier
5h 49mDSM-IAH
$220
6/2Sun
multi-stopFrontier
24h 38mIAH-DSM
6/3Mon
multi-stopFrontier
14h 36mDSM-IAH
$222
5/31Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 42mIAH-DSM
6/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 03mDSM-IAH
$328
5/29Wed
multi-stopDelta
5h 42mIAH-DSM
5/31Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 51mDSM-IAH
$378
5/31Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 18mIAH-DSM
6/5Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 23mDSM-IAH
$379
5/31Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 18mIAH-DSM
6/3Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 34mDSM-IAH
$389
6/1Sat
multi-stop
8h 42mIAH-DSM
6/3Mon
multi-stop
27h 52mDSM-IAH
$428
6/2Sun
multi-stop
17h 53mIAH-DSM
6/3Mon
multi-stop
21h 01mDSM-IAH
$523

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Houston George Bush Airport - Des Moines Flights

Departure:

Houston George Bush Airport (IAH)United States

Destination:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Return flight deals:

Des Moines - Houston George Bush Airport

Cabin classes:

$698
$197