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DTWDSMThu, 08 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$322United Airlines
Fastest1h 55mgate to gate
Options found87flights on this route
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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322 ,
Room availability is checked live
$72per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
3.0Very GoodLive availability
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1810 Army Post Road, 50315
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$84per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
3.0Very GoodLive availability
Ramada by Wyndham Ankeny
133 SE Delaware Avenue, 50021
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$85per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
Delta Air Lines
DL-1653
07:25
2026-10-08
Detroit MI (DTW)Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7H :44 M
1 Stop
ATL
· 3h 28m Atlanta (ATL), United States
14:09
2026-10-08
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$336
Flight DetailsDTW to DSM - 7H :44 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-2027
07:30
2026-10-08
Detroit MI (DTW)Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4H :01 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 1h 02m Chicago (ORD), United States
10:31
2026-10-08
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$336
Flight DetailsDTW to DSM - 4H :01 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-2027
07:30
2026-10-08
Detroit MI (DTW)Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6H :04 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 3h 02m Chicago (ORD), United States
12:34
2026-10-08
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$336
Flight DetailsDTW to DSM - 6H :04 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,116
Flight DetailsDTW to DSM - 6H :04 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-1503
09:02
2026-10-08
Detroit MI (DTW)Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4H :32 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 1h 30m Chicago (ORD), United States
12:34
2026-10-08
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$336
Flight DetailsDTW to DSM - 4H :32 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,116
Flight DetailsDTW to DSM - 4H :32 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 08 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$322United Airlines05:30
Earliest departure$336Delta Air Lines05:20
Shortest duration$326Delta Air Lines19:45
Night
00:00-05:59
$322United Airlines at 05:30Morning
06:00-11:59
$322United Airlines at 07:30Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$322United Airlines at 12:30Evening
18:00-23:59
$326Delta Air Lines at 19:45
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Detroit Mi (DTW)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
United States
GMT -5
Latitude: 42.212398529052734
Longitude: -83.35340118408203
Des Moines (DSM)
Des Moines
United States
GMT -6
Latitude: 41.534000396728516
Longitude: -93.66310119628906
Distance: Detroit Mi (DTW), United States to Des Moines (DSM), United States - 856.42 km
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How to travel Detroit Mi to Des Moines
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Connecting flight₹30,909Longer — includes a stop84 options
Air distance is about 856 km. 3 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Detroit Mi to Des Moines
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UN
United Airlines Flights
from $32235 flights
Fares from
$322
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
35 — compare timings in the list above
DE
Delta Air Lines Flights
from $32628 flights
Fares from
$326
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
28 — compare timings in the list above
AM
American Airlines Flights
from $33624 flights
Fares from
$336
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
24 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 55m · Delta Air Lines
First departure of the day
05:20 · Delta Air Lines
Last departure of the day
20:54 · American Airlines
Options in this snapshot
87
Direct / non-stop options
3
Airport codes
Detroit Mi–DTW, Des Moines–DSM
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 87 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 3 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 05:20 and the last around 20:54. The fastest flight takes about 1h 55m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Night from $322, Morning from $322, Afternoon from $322, Evening from $326. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Detroit Mi to Des Moines flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Detroit Mi to Des Moines, Thursday shows the lowest fare at $322. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Detroit Mi from Des Moines by air?
The direct air distance between Detroit Mi (DTW) and Des Moines (DSM) is about 856 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from DTW to DSM?
Yes. 3 non-stop flights are showing on Detroit Mi to Des Moines for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Detroit Mi to Des Moines?
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Detroit Mi to Des Moines?
The quickest non-stop Detroit Mi to Des Moines flight currently loaded takes about 1h 55m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 1h 55m to 1h 57m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the cheapest Detroit Mi to Des Moines flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Detroit Mi to Des Moines for the dates currently loaded is $322. Fares on the same dates run up to $1,940, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Detroit Mi to Des Moines flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 05:20 and the last is around 20:54, local time at Detroit Mi. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 856.42 km.
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Lowest Detroit Mi to Des Moines airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
$322
08/10/2026
United Airlines
05:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$315
17/10/2026
United Airlines
05:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$306
16/12/2026
United Airlines
05:30
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Detroit Mi to Des Moines Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Detroit Mi and Des Moines is approximately 856 KM. The flight duration ranges from 1H :55 M up to 26H :56 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Detroit Mi to Des Moines Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 87 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Detroit Mi at 05:20, while the last night flight leaves at 20:54. Flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and land at Des Moines.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Detroit Mi to Des Moines
Aerial Distance
856 KM
Flight Duration
1H :55 M - 26H :56 M
Airport Codes
Detroit Mi - DTW, Des Moines - DSM
Total Flights Available
87 flights (3 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:20
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 20:54
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
25 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
24 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
18 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
16 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
4 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
DTW: Detroit airport. Detroit airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
DSM: Des Moines airport. Des Moines airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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