Direct flights from Des Moines to Denver DSM → DEN

Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN). The flight takes about 1h 43m and covers 588 miles (947 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $255. Arrivals run on time 74.5% at DSM and 80.3% at DEN — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 2 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 2 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$255
Typical
$255
Most expensive
$255

What flexibility is worth here

How long you stay changes it too

  • 10–16 nights $255
  • 17+ nights $255

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Nonstop departures observed in recent fares

Across 2 recent dates we priced, Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN) showed up to 1 nonstop departure a day, with the earliest around 05:40 and the latest around 14:25, operated by Southwest and United.

05:40 14:25

Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Des Moines to Denver?

Yes, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more airline operate nonstop flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN).

Which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Denver?

Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Des Moines to Denver.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Denver?

The nonstop flight from Des Moines to Denver takes ~1h 43m (approximately 947 km).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Des Moines to Denver?

Arrivals run on time 74.5% at DSM and 80.3% at DEN — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Denver?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN) start at $255, with a typical fare around $255. Based on 2 recent fare combinations.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Des Moines to Denver?

Typical round-trip fares from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN) by trip length: around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $255 and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $255. Medians from 2 recent fare combinations.

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