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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Des Moines.C$438 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 23, returning Wed, Jul 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Salt Lake City on Mon, Jun 23, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departing from Des Moines on Wed, Jul 2, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$438, select.
Des Moines.C$447 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 5, returning Fri, Aug 15.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Salt Lake City on Tue, Aug 5, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Des Moines on Fri, Aug 15, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$447, select.
Des Moines.C$463 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 25, returning Sun, Jun 29.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Salt Lake City on Wed, Jun 25, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Des Moines on Sun, Jun 29, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$463, select.
Des Moines.C$469 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 5, returning Mon, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Salt Lake City on Fri, Sep 5, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Des Moines on Mon, Sep 8, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$469, select.
Des Moines.C$487 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 13, returning Sat, Jul 26.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Salt Lake City on Sun, Jul 13, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Des Moines on Sat, Jul 26, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$487, select.
Des Moines.C$504 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 31, returning Wed, Jun 4.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Salt Lake City on Sat, May 31, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Des Moines on Wed, Jun 4, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$504, select.
Des Moines.C$506 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 16, returning Wed, Mar 18.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Salt Lake City on Mon, Mar 16, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Des Moines on Wed, Mar 18, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$506, select.
Des Moines.C$566 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 21, returning Mon, May 26.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Salt Lake City on Wed, May 21, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departing from Des Moines on Mon, May 26, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$566, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Salt Lake City to Des Moines flights are currently cheapest in August.
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from C$447
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from C$469
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Salt Lake City to Des Moines: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Salt Lake City to Des Moines below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Des Moines.

Salt Lake City to Des Moines: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$438
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines is C$438. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Salt Lake City to Des Moines. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$438.
There are no flights flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport on Monday, June 23, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Salt Lake City Airport and Des Moines Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Des Moines.

Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know

  • To ensure you catch your SLC to DSM flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SLC and DSM include:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • C$125 is the best price for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$438. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SLC to DSM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SLC to DSM.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport.

Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

  • SLC's address is 776 North Terminal Drive.

  • Salt Lake City International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.4% of flights that depart SLC reach their destination without delay.

  • Salt Lake City International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Salt Lake City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 55 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SLC. Whether you have an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines

  • DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • Des Moines International Airport to central Des Moines has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.

When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Des Moines in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport for July if you want to go to Des Moines during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SLC to DSM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Des Moines. Around 499 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Milwaukee, roughly 499 kilometres east of Des Moines. Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum are highlights.

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