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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $670. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Reno.$670 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $670, select.
Reno.$685 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $685, select.
Reno.$687 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $687, select.
Reno.$687 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $687, select.
Reno.$736 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.

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Des Moines to Reno / Tahoe: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Des Moines to Reno below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Reno / Tahoe.

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Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Reno / Tahoe: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Reno / Tahoe is $670. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to Reno / Tahoe. But we found flights with one or more stops from $670.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Des Moines to Reno / Tahoe.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Reno / Tahoe is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and Reno / Tahoe Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Reno / Tahoe 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.

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

Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Reno / Tahoe.

Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO): what you need to know

  • Reno's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Reno two hours behind Des Moines.

  • Your DSM to RNO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DSM and RNO include:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport

Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

  • The address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • 77% of flights that depart Des Moines Airport land at their destination on time.

  • To reach Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near DSM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)

Getting from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to central Reno

  • You'll find RNO at 2001 East Plumb Lane.

  • Reno / Tahoe Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Reno. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.

When to fly to Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Reno in March.

  • Book your flight from Des Moines Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport for July if you want to go to Reno during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 35ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from DSM to RNO in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 10ºC on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Reno, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 306 kilometres south-west to San Jose to check off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 306 kilometres south-west of Reno, San Francisco is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.

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