Flights Des Moines → Minneapolis
As of October 2026, economy flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis have a typical range USD 629–1235, median USD 821. Full range across all 208 offers: USD 559–1848. We analyzed 208 offers from 6 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Des Moines → Minneapolis
Based on 208 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Des Moines → Minneapolis
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 80 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis cost?
Based on 208 offers · October 2026
Des Moines to Minneapolis flights ranged from USD 559 to USD 1848 across 208 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 208 offers.
These 208 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 653 and USD 1073
What hidden fees do Des Moines to Minneapolis flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Des Moines to Minneapolis routes. The breakdown below is based on 208 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| WN | 20 | 3% |
| AA | 45 | 5% |
| Southwest | 91 | 14% |
| United | 100 | 15% |
| UA | 48 | 5% |
| DL | 30 | 2% |
Southwest: base ~USD 537 + fees USD 91 = ~USD 628 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 639 + fees USD 20 = ~USD 659 total.
Southwest's USD 91 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 102 base difference shrinks to USD 31 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Des Moines to Minneapolis?
6 airlines flew Des Moines to Minneapolis in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Southwest), fares ranged USD 619–648 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest | 7 | 619–648 | 628 | 91 (15%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 88 | 590–857 | 659 | 20 (3%) |
 United | 8 | 647–677 | 670 | 100 (15%) |
 American Airlines | 35 | 618–1256 | 933 | 45 (5%) |
 United Airlines | 54 | 921–1232 | 1027 | 48 (5%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 16 | 1127–1767 | 1127 | 30 (3%) |
Where do the best Des Moines → Minneapolis prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Des Moines to Minneapolis flights
- Full-service carriers on Des Moines–Minneapolis cost 1.5x more than budget airlines (USD 939 vs USD 643 median; overall median USD 821).
- United charges 4.9x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 100 vs USD 20 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 400 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 647. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis cost?
- Based on 208 offers analyzed, Des Moines to Minneapolis flights range from USD 559 to USD 1848, with a median price of USD 821. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Des Moines to Minneapolis flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 38 to the base fare on Des Moines to Minneapolis flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Des Moines to Minneapolis including all fees?
- Southwest has the lowest median fare on Des Moines to Minneapolis at USD 628 (median across 7 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Des Moines–Minneapolis flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 647. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Des Moines to Minneapolis routes?
- Des Moines to Minneapolis has 6 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 559 to USD 1848 across 208 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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