Flights from Des Moines to Detroit, United States

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Des Moines to Detroit Last modified: Mar 26, 2024 19:29 -04:00

We've scanned 117,220,093 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Detroit. Frontier & Major Airlines frequently offer the best deals to Detroit flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

Frontier
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Wed 4/17
1 stop
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Tue 4/23
1 stop
$150
Major Airlines
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Thu 4/25
nonstop
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Sat 4/27
nonstop
$319
United
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Thu 5/9
1 stop
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Thu 5/16
1 stop
$402
American
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Mon 4/15
1 stop
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Mon 4/22
1 stop
$593
Multiple Airlines
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Fri 4/12
1 stop
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Tue 4/16
1 stop
$649

How Much is a Flight from Des Moines to Detroit?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from Des Moines to Detroit, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be $253.

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from Des Moines to Detroit based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.

How far in advance should I book tickets from Des Moines to Detroit?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Des Moines to Detroit.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days $677 $269
7-14 days $477 $188
14-21 days $427 $188
21-30 days $357 $198
30-60 days $337 $334
60-90 days $337 $346
90+ days $337 $346

Cheapest Day To Fly from Des Moines to Detroit

We've examined 234,440,186 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Detroit is Sunday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
$334$337$188$279$188 $188

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Des Moines to Detroit

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from Des Moines to Detroit is not available.

The average price for direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit is not available.

The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from Des Moines to Detroit.

Weekly Direct Flights from Des Moines to Detroit - By Carrier
CarrierMonTueWedThuFriSatSunEarliest FlightLatest Flight
Major Airlines 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 01:30 11:45

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Des Moines to Detroit

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Des Moines to Detroit. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison. Find Flights

Des Moines to Detroit Flight Questions

Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:

Question: How long is the flight from Des Moines to Detroit?
Answer: The average Des Moines to Detroit flight time is an hour and 51 minutes.
Question: How far is Detroit from Des Moines?
Answer: The distance from Des Moines to Detroit is 531 miles (854 kilometers).
Question: How common are direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit?
Answer: There are 26 direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit.
Question: What are the most popular Des Moines airlines for direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit?
Answer: Major Airlines provides 100% of the non-stop flights between Des Moines and Detroit.

Des Moines to Detroit Airports

These are the major commercial airports we're currently monitoring in Des Moines and Detroit. If your route includes a city with multiple airports, you may be able to find substantial savings by choosing an alternate airport.

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