$144 Cheap United flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines (JAX to DSM)

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The cheapest flights to Des Moines Intl. found within the past 7 days were $287 round trip and $144 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
JAX
Jacksonville
DSM
Des Moines
$287 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Jacksonville to Des Moines, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $287 found 5 days ago
Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
JAX
Jacksonville
DSM
Des Moines
$307 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Jacksonville to Des Moines, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $307 found 5 days ago
Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12
JAX
Jacksonville
DSM
Des Moines
$312 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$312
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from Jacksonville to Des Moines, returning Sun, Oct 12, priced at $312 found 2 days ago
Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
JAX
Jacksonville
DSM
Des Moines
$312 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$312
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Jacksonville to Des Moines, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $312 found 5 days ago
Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
JAX
Jacksonville
DSM
Des Moines
$317 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Jacksonville to Des Moines, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $317 found 5 days ago
Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
JAX
Jacksonville
DSM
Des Moines
$321 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$321
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Jacksonville to Des Moines, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $321 found 5 days ago

Frequently asked questions

Can I catch a flight from Jacksonville Intl. Airport (JAX) to Des Moines Intl. Airport right now?
Make sure you check out our Covid-19 Travel Advisor to see if there are any present quarantine requirements or travel advice reports in effect in Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) when flying from Jacksonville Intl. Airport.
What terminal is United Airlines at JAX?
Once you're issued with the boarding pass for your United Airlines flight from Jacksonville Intl. Airport to DSM, you should be able to see which terminals you'll be jetting in and out of. Your carrier will be able to help if those details are missing from your ticket.
Are there United Airlines non-stop flights from JAX to DSM?
You won't find any direct flights with United Airlines from Jacksonville Intl. Airport (JAX) to Des Moines Intl. Airport. You will have a stopover, so make the most of this time to stretch out your legs before your next flight.
How long is a United Airlines flight from JAX to DSM?
Weather and air traffic permitting, your United Airlines flight from JAX to DSM will take roughly 4 hours and 1 minute. That means you've got ample time to enjoy a drink or two, get some rest and review your itinerary before you disembark.
How many direct and indirect flights does United Airlines fly from JAX to DSM?
You'll find approximately 2 United Airlines flights daily from JAX to DSM.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?
For more info about changing your flight to DSM, please visit our Customer Service Portal.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.
United Airports
Hop on a(n) United flight today by flying to many destinations out of these domestic and international airports:
Airport code
Country
Airport name
Number of flights
ORDUSAO'Hare Intl.227
DENUSADenver Intl.226
IAHUSAGeorge Bush Intercontinental136
IADUSAWashington Dulles Intl.100
SFOUSASan Francisco Intl.64
LAXUSALos Angeles Intl.23
EWRUSALiberty Intl.20
FRADEUFrankfurt Intl.19
NRTJPNNarita Intl.19
PEKCHNCapital Intl.16

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