Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your SLC to DSM flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SLC and DSM include:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
ر.ق. 311 is the best price for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 810. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SLC to DSM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SLC to DSM.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
SLC's address is 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.4% of flights that depart SLC reach their destination without delay.
Salt Lake City International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Salt Lake City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SLC. Whether you have an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Reserve a hotel near DSM if you're taking a late Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Des Moines International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Enterprise or Alamo and venture far and wide through Des Moines and beyond.
Increase your chances of scoring the lowest price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Des Moines International Airport several weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport to central Des Moines has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Des Moines in April.
Lock in your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport for July if you want to go to Des Moines during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -13ºC and 2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SLC to DSM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Des Moines. Around 499 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Milwaukee, roughly 499 kilometres east of Des Moines. Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum are highlights.
