Traveling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Every week, there are ten Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, pick the 09:40 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:55 with Southwest Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your STL to DSM flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Des Moines (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers STL to DSM flights. An exceptional 81.9% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between STL and DSM include:
O'Hare International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Right now, $39 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $77. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from STL to DSM, book your trip seven months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from STL to DSM.
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Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Of the departures from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 78.04% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Lambert-St. Louis International Airport from central St Louis, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 miles from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to STL? If you're catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Book a hotel close to DSM if you have a late Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Des Moines International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Enterprise or Alamo and see more of Des Moines and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Des Moines International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
From Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the center.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Des Moines. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Des Moines, with temperatures ranging from 59ºF to 88ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºF and 36ºF. Look for cheap tickets from STL to DSM around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Des Moines, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 310 miles east to Chicago to check off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another side of United States, head for Milwaukee, about 310 miles east of Des Moines. Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum are the start of reasons to visit.