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Flights from Des Moines to Houston

Flight Info | Des Moines to Houston

The distance between Des Moines and Houston is approximately 1,329.7 km. It takes around 2 hours 31 minutes on average to fly from Des Moines to Houston. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July.

Cheapest one-way
$50
Allegiant Air Allegiant Air DSM-HOU 2h 31m · Nonstop Sun, Aug 23
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Cheapest round-trip
$282
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines DSM-HOU 5h · 2 stops Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
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When to travel
August
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,329.7 km
Flight distance
2h 31m
Average flight time

Book direct flights from Des Moines to Houston: One way flights from $50, round trip flights from $338. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DSM 3:02 PM
        2h 23m
        Nonstop
        IAH 5:25 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Sat, Aug 22 | United Airlines
        IAH 11:55 AM
        2h 19m
        Nonstop
        DSM 2:14 PM
        Houston - Des Moines | Sat, Aug 29 | United Airlines
        $338 $477
        28% off
        28% off
        $477 $338
      • DSM 3:02 PM
        2h 23m
        Nonstop
        IAH 5:25 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Fri, Aug 21 | United Airlines
        IAH 8:05 PM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        DSM 10:30 PM
        Houston - Des Moines | Fri, Aug 28 | United Airlines
        $343 $477
        28% off
        28% off
        $477 $343
      • DSM 6:54 PM
        5h
        1 stop
        IAH 11:54 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Fri, Sep 25 | Delta Air Lines
        IAH 3:20 PM
        5h 26m
        1 stop
        DSM 8:46 PM
        Houston - Des Moines | Fri, Oct 2 | Delta Air Lines
        $282 $477
        41% off
        41% off
        $477 $282
      • DSM 11:31 AM
        4h 59m
        1 stop
        HOU 4:30 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Thu, Sep 10 | Delta Air Lines
        IAH 8:10 AM
        5h 39m
        1 stop
        DSM 1:49 PM
        Houston - Des Moines | Tue, Sep 15 | Delta Air Lines
        $283
        41% off
        $477 $283
      • DSM 4:10 PM
        6h 29m
        1 stop
        HOU 10:39 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Sat, Sep 12 | Delta Air Lines
        IAH 10:44 AM
        6h 4m
        1 stop
        DSM 4:48 PM
        Houston - Des Moines | Tue, Sep 15 | Delta Air Lines
        $283
        41% off
        $477 $283
      • DSM 4:11 PM
        6h 28m
        1 stop
        HOU 10:39 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Fri, Sep 11 | Delta Air Lines
        HOU 6:00 AM
        7h 49m
        1 stop
        DSM 1:49 PM
        Houston - Des Moines | Tue, Sep 15 | Delta Air Lines
        $287
        40% off
        $477 $287
      • DSM 4:14 PM
        4h 19m
        1 stop
        IAH 8:33 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Fri, Sep 25 | American Airlines
        HOU 6:19 PM
        4h 53m
        1 stop
        DSM 11:12 PM
        Houston - Des Moines | Fri, Oct 2 | American Airlines
        $296
        38% off
        $477 $296
      • DSM 7:42 PM
        4h 7m
        1 stop
        HOU 11:49 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Wed, Oct 7 | American Airlines
        IAH 5:00 AM
        4h 15m
        1 stop
        DSM 9:15 AM
        Houston - Des Moines | Sat, Oct 10 | American Airlines
        $299
        37% off
        $477 $299
      • DSM 6:22 PM
        4h 8m
        1 stop
        IAH 10:30 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Fri, Sep 11 | American Airlines
        IAH 7:01 PM
        4h 11m
        1 stop
        DSM 11:12 PM
        Houston - Des Moines | Tue, Sep 15 | American Airlines
        $299
        37% off
        $477 $299
      • DSM 6:00 AM
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        IAH 2:20 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Tue, Sep 1 | Delta Air Lines
        IAH 5:09 PM
        5h 28m
        1 stop
        DSM 10:37 PM
        Houston - Des Moines | Sat, Sep 5 | Delta Air Lines
        $303
        36% off
        $477 $303
      • DSM 4:14 PM
        4h 19m
        1 stop
        IAH 8:33 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Wed, Sep 30 | American Airlines
        IAH 2:08 PM
        4h 52m
        1 stop
        DSM 7:00 PM
        Houston - Des Moines | Wed, Oct 7 | American Airlines
        $304
        36% off
        $477 $304
      • DSM 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        HOU 2:00 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
        HOU 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        DSM 4:00 PM
        Houston - Des Moines | Fri, Aug 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DSM 12:37 PM
        2h 31m
        Nonstop
        HOU 3:08 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Sun, Aug 23 | Allegiant Air
        $50 $209
        76% off
        76% off
        $209 $50
      • DSM 12:37 PM
        2h 31m
        Nonstop
        HOU 3:08 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Thu, Aug 20 | Allegiant Air
        $81 $209
        61% off
        61% off
        $209 $81
      • DSM 11:29 AM
        10h 11m
        1 stop
        IAH 9:40 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Thu, Sep 17 | Frontier Airlines
        $102 $209
        51% off
        51% off
        $209 $102
      • DSM 12:53 PM
        25h 39m
        1 stop
        IAH 2:32 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Tue, Aug 18 | Allegiant Air
        $113
        46% off
        $209 $113
      • DSM 8:30 PM
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        IAH 9:35 AM
        Des Moines - Houston | Fri, Sep 25 | Frontier Airlines
        $113
        46% off
        $209 $113
      • DSM 4:11 PM
        6h 22m
        1 stop
        IAH 10:33 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Fri, Sep 11 | Delta Air Lines
        $143
        32% off
        $209 $143
      • DSM 2:19 PM
        10h 21m
        1 stop
        IAH 12:40 AM
        Des Moines - Houston | Mon, Aug 24 | Frontier Airlines
        $144
        31% off
        $209 $144
      • DSM 5:40 AM
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        IAH 11:15 AM
        Des Moines - Houston | Sun, Sep 6 | Delta Air Lines
        $145
        31% off
        $209 $145
      • DSM 5:56 PM
        6h 3m
        1 stop
        IAH 11:59 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Mon, Sep 21 | American Airlines
        $146
        30% off
        $209 $146
      • DSM 2:54 PM
        7h 11m
        1 stop
        HOU 10:05 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Wed, Aug 26 | Delta Air Lines
        $148
        28% off
        $209 $148
      • DSM 4:14 PM
        4h 19m
        1 stop
        IAH 8:33 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Fri, Sep 11 | American Airlines
        $150
        28% off
        $209 $150
      • DSM 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        HOU 2:00 PM
        Des Moines - Houston | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from Des Moines to Houston

Direct flights available! Find 2 airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Houston, including Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest non stop flights.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Des Moines to Houston according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Houston (DSM-HOU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $102 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DSM to IAH on Thu, Sep 17), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $282 departing on Fri, Sep 25 and returning on Fri, Oct 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Houston with the following airlines, including: Allegiant Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 31 minutes to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston (HOU).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Houston 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Des Moines to Houston. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA6117 (15:03) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1982 (08:06)
  • To find best deals on flights from Des Moines to Houston, 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 Thu, Sep 17, with one-way flights priced at just $102.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Allegiant Air.
    · 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 Houston travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Des Moines to Houston is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Houston on August 17, 2026 with Allegiant Air, with prices starting at $208.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Houston, with Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport (DSM-HOU) is by far the most common option on this route: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
  • The time difference between Houston and Des Moines is 0m.
  • 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 Des Moines to Houston is $244. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Des Moines to Houston is $396. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Des Moines and Houston, 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.
  • Allegiant Airare the most popular budget airlines flying from Des Moines to Houston. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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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.
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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.