Cheap Flights from Denver to Des Moines
Cheap Flights from Denver to Des Moines
Looking for cheap flights from Denver to Des Moines? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Denver to Des Moines vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–12,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Denver to Des Moines for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
DEN - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
DEN - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DEN - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
DEN - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-07
DEN - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-08
DEN - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
Denver to Des Moines flight facts
Distance
588 mi
946 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Airports in Denver
DEN · Denver Intl
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Denver - Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Denver - Omaha · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Denver - Sioux City · Sioux City is 152 mi from Des Moines
Flights Denver - Kansas City · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Denver to Des Moines
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
DEN - DSM
First | 1 Stop
From 23,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
DEN - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
DEN - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
DEN - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
DEN - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 33,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
DEN - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,200 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Denver to Des Moines depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Denver to Des Moines.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Denver to Des Moines.
Denver and Des Moines are about 588 miles (946 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 588-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Departures from Denver: Denver Intl (DEN). Arrivals in Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Des Moines, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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