Flying from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know
A direct flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines International Airport takes on average 2 hours 10 minutes. Des Moines's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Houston.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the popular stopovers between HOU and DSM:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines International Airport is C$57. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$124. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from HOU to DSM.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Play around with filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The journey from central Houston to William P. Hobby Airport takes around 1 hour and 42 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a handy hotel close to HOU? If you're on an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
If you're on a late flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near DSM:
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
From Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 14 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 43 minutes.
When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The quietest month for a flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Des Moines based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Des Moines is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flight tickets from HOU to DSM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -13ºC and 2ºC on average.
More about Des Moines
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Des Moines right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from HOU to DSM:
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Hy-Vee Hall are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Des Moines must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Evelyn K Davis Park.
Complete your Des Moines trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Des Moines International Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Des Moines.
