Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Des Moines Airport to St Louis Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Des Moines and St Louis follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your DSM to STL flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring St Louis (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Des Moines Airport to St Louis Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for DSM to STL flights, with 85.96% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines Airport to St Louis Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DSM and STL:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to St Louis Airport (STL)
Right now, $156 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines Airport to St Louis Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $304. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book four months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DSM to STL.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to St Louis Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from DSM to STL is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Des Moines Airport to St Louis Airport.
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Des Moines Airport, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
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 ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Des Moines Airport to St Louis Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DSM:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
If you have a late Des Moines Airport to St Louis Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near STL:
Travel at your own speed with a St Louis Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and discover more of St Louis and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from St Louis Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from St Louis Airport (STL) to central St Louis
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
From St Louis Airport, St Louis is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to St Louis Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to St Louis in March.
Before locking in your flight from Des Moines Airport to St Louis Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in St Louis, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DSM to STL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
St Louis has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 418 kilometres north-east of St Louis, a visit to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of St Louis. No journey is complete without experiencing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
