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DSMIAHFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$254American Airlines
Fastest2h 34mgate to gate
Options found99flights on this route
Find your flightDSM → IAH
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United Airlines
UA-1781
17:12
2026-10-30
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
15H :21 M
1 Stop
DEN
· 10h 35m Denver (DEN), United States
08:33
2026-10-31
Houston (IAH)George Bush Intercontinental
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$326
Flight DetailsDSM to IAH - 15H :21 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-1781
17:12
2026-10-30
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
18H :02 M
1 Stop
DEN
· 13h 15m Denver (DEN), United States
11:14
2026-10-31
Houston (IAH)George Bush Intercontinental
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$326
Flight DetailsDSM to IAH - 18H :02 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-1781
17:12
2026-10-30
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
20H :19 M
1 Stop
DEN
· 15h 35m Denver (DEN), United States
13:31
2026-10-31
Houston (IAH)George Bush Intercontinental
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$326
Flight DetailsDSM to IAH - 20H :19 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$254American Airlines07:29
Earliest departure$376American Airlines05:06
Shortest duration$326United Airlines15:01
Night
00:00-05:59
$376American Airlines at 05:06Morning
06:00-11:59
$254American Airlines at 07:29Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$265Delta Air Lines at 15:46Evening
18:00-23:59
$254American Airlines at 19:42
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Des Moines (DSM)
Des Moines
United States
GMT -6
Latitude: 41.534000396728516
Longitude: -93.66310119628906
Houston (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental
United States
GMT -6
Latitude: 29.984399795532227
Longitude: -95.34140014648438
Distance: Des Moines (DSM), United States to Houston (IAH), United States - 1,293.08 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).
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How to travel Des Moines to Houston
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹31,4652h 34m2 flights
Connecting flight₹24,501Longer, includes a stop97 options
Air distance is about 1,293 km. 4 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Des Moines to Houston
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UN
United Airlines Flights
from $31558 flights
Fares from
$315
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
58 in the list above
AM
American Airlines Flights
from $25424 flights
Fares from
$254
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
24 in the list above
DE
Delta Air Lines Flights
from $26511 flights
Fares from
$265
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
11 in the list above
QA
Qatar Airways Flights
from $1,5826 flights
Fares from
$1,582
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
6 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
2h 34m · United Airlines
First departure of the day
05:06 · American Airlines
Last departure of the day
19:42 · American Airlines
Flight options found
99
Direct / non-stop options
2
Airport codes
Des Moines–DSM, Houston–IAH
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 99 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:06 and the last around 19:42. The fastest flight takes about 2h 34m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from $254, Evening from $254, Afternoon from $265, Night from $376. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Des Moines to Houston 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. On the Des Moines to Houston dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at $254. This can change from week to week.
How far is Des Moines from Houston by air?
The direct air distance between Des Moines (DSM) and Houston (IAH) is about 1,293 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from DSM to IAH?
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Des Moines to Houston. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Des Moines to Houston?
United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Qatar Airways are listed on this route for the dates shown here. 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 Des Moines to Houston?
The quickest non-stop Des Moines to Houston flight on this page takes about 2h 34m. Non-stop flights here take between 2h 34m and 2h 40m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Des Moines to Houston flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 2 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Des Moines to Houston flight fare?
The lowest Des Moines to Houston fare on this page is $254. Fares on the same dates run up to $2,203, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Des Moines to Houston flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:06 and the last around 19:42, local time at Des Moines. 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: 1,293.08 km.
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Lowest Des Moines to Houston airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
$254
30/10/2026
American Airlines
07:29
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$249
07/11/2026
American Airlines
07:29
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$241
06/01/2027
American Airlines
07:29
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Des Moines to Houston Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Des Moines and Houston is about 1,293 KM. In these results, journey times range from 2h 34m to 68h 33m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Des Moines to Houston Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 99 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first departure from Des Moines is at 05:06 and the last is at 19:42. Flights leave from Des Moines and land at George Bush Intercontinental.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Des Moines to Houston
Aerial Distance
1,293 KM
Flight Duration
2h 34m - 68h 33m
Airport Codes
Des Moines - DSM, Houston - IAH
Total Flights Available
99 flights2 direct97 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:06
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 19:42
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
13 flights0 direct13 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
23 flights1 direct22 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
33 flights1 direct32 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
30 flights0 direct30 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
No flights in this time slot
Airport Information & Terminals
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.
IAH: Houston airport. Houston 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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