Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Houston
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Houston? 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 Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 13,800–20,700 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 Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-12-01
DSM - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
DSM - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
DSM - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-14
DSM - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-16
DSM - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
DSM - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,700 Pts + $5.6
Des Moines to Houston flight facts
Distance
803 mi
1,293 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Houston is in the same time zone as Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Des Moines - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Omaha - Houston · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Kansas City - Houston · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
DSM - IAH
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-10
DSM - IAH
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-11
DSM - IAH
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Houston 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 Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Houston.
Des Moines and Houston are about 803 miles (1,293 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 803-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is in the same time zone as Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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