Cheap Flights from Houston to Des Moines
Cheap Flights from Houston to Des Moines
Looking for cheap flights from Houston 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 Houston to Des Moines vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 13,800 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 Houston to Des Moines for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
IAH - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-06
IAH - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
IAH - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-10
IAH - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-12
IAH - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-16
IAH - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
Houston to Des Moines 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
Des Moines is in the same time zone as Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - Des Moines · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Omaha · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Austin - Des Moines · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Kansas City · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Des Moines
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
IAH - DSM
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
IAH - DSM
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-13
IAH - DSM
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston 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 Houston to Des Moines.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Des Moines.
Houston and Des Moines 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.
Des Moines is in the same time zone as Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). 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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