Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit? 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 Des Moines to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000 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 Des Moines to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DSM - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DSM - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
DSM - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
DSM - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
DSM - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
DSM - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
Des Moines to Detroit flight facts
Distance
532 mi
856 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cedar Rapids - Detroit · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Omaha - Detroit · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Kansas City - Detroit · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
DSM - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
DSM - DTW
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DSM - DTW
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 45,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DSM - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 45,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DSM - DTW
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 45,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DSM - DTW
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 45,700 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Detroit 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 Des Moines to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Detroit.
Des Moines and Detroit are about 532 miles (856 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 532-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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