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      Flight deals from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intercntl.

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $204. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Houston.$204 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 Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $204, select.
      Houston.$227 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.
      Houston.$282 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $282, select.
      Houston.$317 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $317, select.
      Houston.$347 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.
      Houston.$380 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $380, select.
      Houston.$389 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $389, select.
      Houston.$389 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $389, select.
      Houston.$389 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $389, select.
      Houston.$389 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $389, select.
      Houston.$393 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $393, select.
      Houston.$403 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $403, select.
      Houston.$404 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $404, select.
      Houston.$407 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $407, select.
      Houston.$430 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Mon, 17 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $430, select.
      Houston.$503 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intercntl.

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intercntl. flights are currently cheapest in September.
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      from $404
      Sep
      from $204
      Oct
      from $347
      Nov
      from $317
      Dec
      from $393
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      Direct flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intercntl.

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      Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intercntl.: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Des Moines to Houston below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Houston George Bush Intercntl..

      Houston Hobby

      15km from central Houston
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      Houston George Bush Intercntl.

      25km from central Houston
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      Houston Ellington Field

      28km from central Houston
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      Des Moines to Houston: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$204
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time2 hrs, 33 mins
      Most popular airlineUnited
      Average flights per week44

      Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intercntl.: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intercntl. is $204. 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 33 minutes is the average flight time from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intercntl..
      United, Air New Zealand and Copa fly direct from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intercntl..
      As of August 2026, there are 44 flights per week flying from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intercntl..
      The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intercntl. 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 Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 33 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 Houston George Bush Intercntl. 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 Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Houston George Bush Intercntl..

      Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH): what you need to know

      • The average length of a direct flight from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.

      • Houston's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Des Moines.

      • Take your pick of 14 weekly Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 15:20.

      • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DSM to IAH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

      • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

      • United offers direct flights from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Houston — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.

      • United is the top choice for travellers on this route.

      • United is the most punctual carrier that operates DSM to IAH flights. A reliable 82.7% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.

      • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DSM and IAH:

        • Chicago O'Hare International Airport

        • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

        • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)

      • Right now, $148 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $204. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

      • To get cheap tickets from DSM to IAH, book your trip one month before your departure date.

      • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

      • Snapping up cheap flights from DSM to IAH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

      • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport.

      Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

      • DSM's address is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

      • 77% of flights that leave from Des Moines Airport land at their destination on schedule.

      • Central Des Moines to Des Moines Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

      • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.

      • Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near DSM. Whether you're taking an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

      Arriving at Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)

      When to fly to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)

      • July is the most popular month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Houston in September.

      • Book your flight from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport for August if you'd like to go to Houston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).

      • Look for cheap tickets from DSM to IAH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've visited Houston, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to tick off its leading sights. From San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

      • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Dallas, roughly 370 kilometres north of Houston. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.

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