Travelling from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ELP to DSM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ELP and DSM include:
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
At the moment, C$152 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way El Paso International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$558. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ELP to DSM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ELP to DSM by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines International Airport.
Handy information about El Paso International Airport (ELP)
The address for ELP is 6701 Convair Dr..
El Paso International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83.52% of flights that depart ELP reach their destination without delay.
To get to El Paso International Airport from central El Paso, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 2 hours 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near ELP:
Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DSM if you're catching a late El Paso International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Des Moines International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Enterprise or Alamo and discover more of Des Moines and beyond.
Book your vehicle from Des Moines International Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to get the lowest price. If you're going away during peak season, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
The street address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Des Moines. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
July is the busiest month for flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Des Moines in April.
The warmest month in Des Moines is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ELP to DSM in January. Average temperatures are between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Des Moines, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 499 kilometres east to Chicago to check off its popular sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 499 kilometres east of Des Moines, Milwaukee is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
