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Flight deals from Des Moines Airport to Minneapolis

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Minneapolis? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$435. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Minneapolis.C$131 per passenger.Departing Mon., May 4.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon., May 4, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$131, select.
Minneapolis.C$160 per passenger.Departing Wed., Mar. 25.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Wed., Mar. 25, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$160, select.
Minneapolis.C$232 per passenger.Departing Fri., Apr. 17.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Fri., Apr. 17, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$232, select.
Minneapolis.C$232 per passenger.Departing Wed., Sep. 2.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Wed., Sep. 2, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$232, select.
Minneapolis.C$314 per passenger.Departing Wed., Sep. 2.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Des Moines on Wed., Sep. 2, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$314, select.
Minneapolis.C$315 per passenger.Departing Wed., Apr. 22.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Des Moines on Wed., Apr. 22, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$315, select.
Minneapolis.C$340 per passenger.Departing Mon., May 4.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Des Moines on Mon., May 4, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$340, select.
Minneapolis.C$467 per passenger.Departing Mon., Mar. 30.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Des Moines on Mon., Mar. 30, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$467, select.

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Which airlines fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

Alternative Des Moines to Minneapolis routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Des Moines to Minneapolis? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Minneapolis St Paul

11km from central Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Downtown

17km from central Minneapolis
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St Cloud

88km from central Minneapolis
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Des Moines to Minneapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$131
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week139

Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Minneapolis: Minneapolis St Paul, Minneapolis Downtown and St Cloud.
The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis is C$410. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Des Moines to Minneapolis.
WestJet, KLM and Delta fly direct from Des Moines to Minneapolis.
As of March 2026, there are 139 flights per week flying from Des Moines to Minneapolis.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis is usually May.
If you're flying from Des Moines Airport, the cheapest airport near Minneapolis is Minneapolis St Paul – which is 11.5 km away from the centre of Minneapolis. We've found flights into this airport from C$410.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Minneapolis on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Minneapolis but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Minneapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around -0°C. July is typically the warmest month in Minneapolis, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Minneapolis.

Travelling from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Minneapolis: what you need to know

  • Approximately 1 hour 14 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Des Moines International Airport to Minneapolis.

  • Des Moines (the location of Des Moines International Airport) and Minneapolis are in the same timezone — UTC-5.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from DSM to Minneapolis.

  • If you're travelling during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like summer and spring break.

  • You can book a direct flight from Des Moines International Airport to Minneapolis that lands at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).

  • Keep an eye out for promotions from Delta. This airline has direct flights from Des Moines International Airport to Minneapolis.

  • You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within United States. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Put them on your packing list once you've booked your flight tickets from Des Moines International Airport to Minneapolis.

  • Travelling from central Des Moines to DSM takes about 43 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 14 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

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How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Minneapolis

  • The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Minneapolis is C$131. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$410. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DSM to Minneapolis if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.

  • Getting cheap tickets from Des Moines International Airport to Minneapolis is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to show the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.

  • Snapping up a cheap ticket from DSM to Minneapolis is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.

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Airports in Minneapolis

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

Best time to go to Minneapolis

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Minneapolis. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Minneapolis in February when things are quieter.

  • The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Des Moines International Airport to Minneapolis in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from DSM to Minneapolis in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -1ºC.

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