Trip.com
>
Flights
>
Flights to United States
>
Flights to Iowa
>
Flights to Des Moines
Hotels in Des Moines
>
Flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines

What to know about flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines?

The distance between Albuquerque and Des Moines is approximately 1,339.08 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December.

Cheapest one-way
$260
United Airlines United Airlines ABQ-DSM 6h 3m · 1 stop Sun, Oct 18
Select flight
Cheapest round-trip
$326
American Airlines American Airlines ABQ-DSM 4h 34m · 2 stops Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
Select flight
Recommended airlines
United Airlines United Airlines Cheapest · From $260 American Airlines American Airlines Most booked
When to travel
September
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,339.08 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $260 and round-trip from $326. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • ABQ 5:56 PM
        4h 34m
        1 stop
        DSM 11:30 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Tue, Nov 24 | American Airlines
        DSM 6:27 PM
        5h 10m
        1 stop
        ABQ 10:37 PM
        Des Moines - Albuquerque | Fri, Nov 27 | American Airlines
        $326 $589
        45% off
        45% off
        $589 $326
      • ABQ 8:10 AM
        6h 1m
        1 stop
        DSM 3:11 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Sat, Oct 31 | American Airlines
        DSM 7:42 PM
        5h 14m
        1 stop
        ABQ 11:56 PM
        Des Moines - Albuquerque | Wed, Nov 4 | American Airlines
        $372 $589
        37% off
        37% off
        $589 $372
      • ABQ 5:30 AM
        4h 22m
        1 stop
        DSM 10:52 AM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Sun, Oct 18 | United Airlines
        DSM 5:22 PM
        4h 27m
        1 stop
        ABQ 8:49 PM
        Des Moines - Albuquerque | Thu, Oct 22 | United Airlines
        $400 $589
        32% off
        32% off
        $589 $400
      • ABQ 7:00 AM
        4h 31m
        1 stop
        DSM 12:31 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Thu, Nov 12 | United Airlines
        DSM 5:30 AM
        5h 11m
        1 stop
        ABQ 9:41 AM
        Des Moines - Albuquerque | Fri, Nov 13 | United Airlines
        $403
        32% off
        $589 $403
      • ABQ 5:36 PM
        4h 29m
        1 stop
        DSM 11:05 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
        DSM 7:23 AM
        7h 13m
        1 stop
        ABQ 1:36 PM
        Des Moines - Albuquerque | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
        $406
        31% off
        $589 $406
      • ABQ 5:00 AM
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        DSM 2:20 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Tue, Nov 24 | United Airlines
        DSM 5:09 PM
        4h 51m
        1 stop
        ABQ 9:00 PM
        Des Moines - Albuquerque | Fri, Nov 27 | United Airlines
        $408
        31% off
        $589 $408
      • ABQ 3:33 PM
        7h 3m
        1 stop
        DSM 11:36 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
        DSM 7:23 AM
        7h 13m
        1 stop
        ABQ 1:36 PM
        Des Moines - Albuquerque | Wed, Nov 25 | American Airlines
        $421
        28% off
        $589 $421
      • ABQ 7:00 AM
        6h 9m
        1 stop
        DSM 2:09 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Sat, Oct 31 | Delta Air Lines
        DSM 3:46 PM
        5h 2m
        1 stop
        ABQ 7:48 PM
        Des Moines - Albuquerque | Wed, Nov 4 | Delta Air Lines
        $429
        27% off
        $589 $429
      • ABQ 8:20 AM
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        DSM 2:45 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Mon, Oct 26 | Delta Air Lines
        DSM 3:03 PM
        8h 19m
        1 stop
        ABQ 10:22 PM
        Des Moines - Albuquerque | Wed, Oct 28 | Delta Air Lines
        $432
        27% off
        $589 $432
      • ABQ 10:45 AM
        4h 35m
        1 stop
        DSM 4:20 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Sun, Oct 25 | United Airlines
        DSM 5:45 AM
        4h 52m
        1 stop
        ABQ 9:37 AM
        Des Moines - Albuquerque | Wed, Oct 28 | United Airlines
        $459
        22% off
        $589 $459
      • ABQ 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DSM 2:00 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
        DSM 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        ABQ 4:00 PM
        Des Moines - Albuquerque | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
        Find more flights
        Find more flights
      • ABQ 4:45 PM
        6h 3m
        1 stop
        DSM 11:48 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Sun, Oct 18 | United Airlines
        $260 $458
        43% off
        43% off
        $458 $260
      • ABQ 7:00 AM
        5h 30m
        1 stop
        DSM 1:30 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Sun, Oct 18 | American Airlines
        $278 $458
        39% off
        39% off
        $458 $278
      • ABQ 5:15 AM
        7h 20m
        1 stop
        DSM 1:35 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Sun, Oct 18 | Hahn Air
        $287 $458
        37% off
        37% off
        $458 $287
      • ABQ 5:30 AM
        6h 1m
        1 stop
        DSM 12:31 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Wed, Oct 14 | United Airlines
        $297
        35% off
        $458 $297
      • ABQ 7:00 AM
        5h 30m
        1 stop
        DSM 1:30 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Wed, Oct 14 | American Airlines
        $302
        34% off
        $458 $302
      • ABQ 7:00 AM
        6h 9m
        1 stop
        DSM 2:09 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Wed, Oct 14 | Delta Air Lines
        $310
        32% off
        $458 $310
      • ABQ 9:35 AM
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        DSM 5:50 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Wed, Oct 14 | Hahn Air
        $318
        31% off
        $458 $318
      • ABQ 4:09 PM
        5h 58m
        1 stop
        DSM 11:07 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Mon, Oct 19 | American Airlines
        $346
        24% off
        $458 $346
      • ABQ 7:00 AM
        6h 9m
        1 stop
        DSM 2:09 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Mon, Oct 19 | Delta Air Lines
        $354
        23% off
        $458 $354
      • ABQ 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DSM 2:00 PM
        Albuquerque - Des Moines | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
        Find more flights
        Find more flights

Which airlines are the most popular for Albuquerque to Des Moines flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Albuquerque to Des Moines are American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, among 3 carriers on this route. United Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
American Airlines logo American Airlines
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Albuquerque to Des Moines according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines (ABQ-DSM)?

    Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $260 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ABQ to DSM on Sun, Oct 18), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $326 departing on Tue, Nov 24 and returning on Fri, Nov 27.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines, including: American Airlines Delta Air Lines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Albuquerque to Des Moines is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Oct 18, with one-way flights priced at just $260.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Des Moines travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Albuquerque to Des Moines is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Albuquerque to Des Moines on October 30, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at $183.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Des Moines International Airport (ABQ-DSM) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Des Moines and Albuquerque is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Albuquerque to Des Moines is $303. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Albuquerque and Des Moines, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Explore More Popular Flights

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

Book with no extra fees

Prices displayed in this page are all-inclusive prices (incl. taxes, fuel surcharge, civil aviation development fund, etc) with all fees confirmed before payment. Fees for luggage, meals, WLAN, or other additional services are also included as shown in the flight cards.

Real-time pricing updates

Prices, availability, and travel information on this page were updated within last 24 hours—even in real-time. The more popular the route, the more precise the data.

Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.