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Cheapest one-way trip
£86
Cheapest nonstop round-trip
£260
Cheapest round-trip
£107
Average round-trip
£108
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Travelers usually depart from George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby, Houston, TX - Greyhound Station, Houston, TX - Uptown, or Houston, TX - Downtown Transit Center when they travel from Houston to Des Moines. Book your trip to arrive at Des Moines International, or Des Moines. The distance between Houston and Des Moines is 1294 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, WN, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines. Houston and Des Moines have 340 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 55 | 46 | 51 | 55 | - | 80 | 53 |
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| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| WN | SWA | WN | No | Unknown | No |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Houston to Des Moines?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Des Moines takes around 2.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Houston and Des Moines?
The flight distance between Houston and Des Moines is 1294 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Houston and Des Moines?
Several carriers operate flights between Houston and Des Moines. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Houston?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Houston and Denver, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Monterrey, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Seattle, Orlando, London, Paris, Phoenix, New York, Cancún, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, León, Raleigh, San Francisco, Washington, D.C..
What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Francisco, Austin, Seattle, Portland, Washington, D.C., Nashville, San Diego, Dallas, Sacramento, Atlanta, Tampa, Salt Lake City, Oakland, Fort Lauderdale, New York.
Which airports are there in Houston?
Houston is mainly served by George Bush Intercontinental. But there are other airports nearby, including William P. Hobby, Ellington, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
What airports are near Houston?
The main airport in Houston is George Bush Intercontinental. It is also served by Austin–Bergstrom International, Easterwood, Beaumont Municipal Airport, Jack Brooks Regional, Lake Charles Regional, Victoria Regional.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Eppley Airfield, Des Moines International, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway, Waterloo Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional.
What buses and trains depart from Houston?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Houston, including Valley Transit.
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