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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $219. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Denver.$219 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Des Moines on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.

Denver.$219 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Des Moines on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.

Denver.$219 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Des Moines on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.

Denver.$219 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Des Moines on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.

Denver.$261 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Des Moines on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $261, select.

Denver.$372 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Des Moines on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Denver International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.

Denver.$422 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

Denver.$422 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Des Moines on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Denver International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

Denver.$453 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $453, select.

Denver.$459 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $459, select.

Denver.$478 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 May, returning Thu, 10 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Fri, 28 May, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $478, select.

Denver.$499 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.

Denver.$500 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $500, select.

Denver.$501 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr, returning Sun, 25 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Denver.$501 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Des Moines on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Denver International on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Denver.$508 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Des Moines on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Denver International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$219
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	2 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airline	Southwest Airlines
Average flights per week	105

Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Denver International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Des Moines to Denver International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Denver International is $219. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Denver International?

2 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Des Moines to Denver International.

Which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Denver International?

Southwest Airlines, United and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Denver International.

How many flights are there a week from Des Moines to Denver International?

As of July 2026, there are 105 flights per week flying from Des Moines to Denver International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Denver International?

The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Denver International is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Denver International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Denver International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Denver?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Denver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines Airport to Denver International with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Denver International.

Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Denver is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Des Moines.
Flights from DSM to DEN start from 05:45 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:38 with Frontier Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 40 weekly Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DSM to DEN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can travel nonstop to Denver, the United States. Take off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport:
United is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 90.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record for DSM to DEN flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DSM and DEN:
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- Minneapolis St Paul Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Denver International Airport (DEN)

Right now, $109 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $219. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DSM to DEN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DSM to DEN.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport.

Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

DSM's address is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Of all flights departing from Des Moines Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DSM:

Arriving at Denver International Airport (DEN)

After your Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport flight has touched down, relax at a nearby hotel. Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport is a good option that's not too far from DEN.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Denver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Denver's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Denver International Airport around one week before your trip.

Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver

The street address for DEN is 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport to the centre of Denver has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Denver International Airport (DEN)

It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Denver. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Des Moines Airport to Denver International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Denver, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DSM to DEN in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC and 7ºC then.

Explore more of the United States

You've visited Denver, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 105 kilometres south to Colorado Springs to check off its top attractions. From Garden of the Gods to Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Aurora is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 13 kilometres east of Denver. No journey is complete without dropping by Plains Conservation Centre, DeLaney Homestead Historic District and Aircraft viewing.