Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis? 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 Minneapolis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 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 Minneapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DSM - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DSM - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DSM - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
DSM - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
DSM - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
DSM - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Des Moines to Minneapolis flight facts
Distance
232 mi
374 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Minneapolis is in the same time zone as Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cedar Rapids - Minneapolis · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Omaha - Minneapolis · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Kansas City - Minneapolis · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Flights Lincoln - Minneapolis · Lincoln is 168 mi from Des Moines
Flights Rochester - Minneapolis · Rochester is 174 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
DSM - MSP
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 34,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DSM - MSP
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 39,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DSM - MSP
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 39,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DSM - MSP
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 39,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DSM - MSP
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 39,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DSM - MSP
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 39,100 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Emery, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $118
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis
From Pts or $218
Bloomington, MN (USA)
JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
From Pts or $203
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis.
Des Moines and Minneapolis are about 232 miles (374 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 232-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Minneapolis is in the same time zone as Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Minneapolis: Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Minneapolis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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