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      Flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Salt Lake City Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $394. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Salt Lake City.$394 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Salt Lake City on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $394, select.
      Salt Lake City.$423 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Salt Lake City on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.
      Salt Lake City.$544 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Salt Lake City on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $544, select.
      Salt Lake City.$567 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Salt Lake City on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $567, select.
      Salt Lake City.$612 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Des Moines on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Salt Lake City on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.
      Salt Lake City.$621 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Salt Lake City on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $621, select.
      Salt Lake City.$623 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Salt Lake City on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.
      Salt Lake City.$648 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Salt Lake City on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $648, select.
      Salt Lake City.$729 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Salt Lake City on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $729, select.
      Salt Lake City.$755 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Salt Lake City on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $755, select.
      Salt Lake City.$962 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Salt Lake City.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Salt Lake City on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $962, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Salt Lake City flights are currently cheapest in September.
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      Direct flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

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      Des Moines to Salt Lake City: Alternative routes

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      Des Moines to Salt Lake City: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$394
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time2 hrs, 58 mins
      Most popular airlineDelta
      Average flights per week5

      Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City is $394. 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.
      2 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Des Moines to Salt Lake City.
      Delta, KLM and American Airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Salt Lake City.
      As of August 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City.
      The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 58 minutes.
      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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Frontier Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Salt Lake City.

      Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC): what you need to know

      • Book a direct flight from Des Moines Airport to Salt Lake City Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.

      • The timezone in Salt Lake City is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Des Moines.

      • Your DSM to SLC flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

      • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

      • American Airlines offers direct flights from Des Moines Airport to Salt Lake City Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Salt Lake City — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.

      • The majority of travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.

      • If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Salt Lake City Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DSM and SLC:

        • Denver International Airport

        • Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport

        • St Louis Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)

      • $204 is the best price for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Salt Lake City Airport flight. Return flights start at $394. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.

      • To find cheap tickets from DSM to SLC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

      • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport to Salt Lake City Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

      • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DSM to SLC by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

      • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Des Moines Airport to Salt Lake City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

      Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

      • DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

      • 77% of flights that depart Des Moines Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

      • Des Moines Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.

      • Looking for a convenient hotel near DSM? If you're boarding an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Salt Lake City Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

      Arriving at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)

      Getting from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City

      • SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.

      • Salt Lake City Airport to central Salt Lake City has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.

      • It typically takes 20 minutes if you're using public transport.

      When to fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)

      • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Salt Lake City Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Salt Lake City. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.

      • The warmest month in Salt Lake City is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Des Moines Airport to Salt Lake City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

      • January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DSM to SLC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've visited Salt Lake City, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 483 kilometres north-west to Boise to tick off its popular sights. From Cathedral Of The Rockies to Boise Depot and St. John's Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

      • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, consider Provo, about 64 kilometres south of Salt Lake City. Rock Canyon, Rock Canyon Park and Rock Canyon are key reasons to visit.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.