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Flights from Des Moines to Detroit

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Distance: 877 km
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Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)How far from city centre: 28 km

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Find direct and indirect flights from Des Moines to Detroit (United States) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

Airports and airlines connecting Des Moines and Detroit

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

  • Arrival airport: Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

Weather in Detroit

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Detroit, the average temperature floats around 27ºC in the warmest months and -5ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

  • Highs: up to 28ºC
  • Lows: down to -7ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: September

How to save when flying from Des Moines to Detroit

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from Des Moines to Detroit:

  • Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
  • Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Detroit. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Des Moines to Detroit

On average, what is the price of a Des Moines to Detroit flight?
When flying from Des Moines to Detroit the average price will be €345. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Des Moines to Detroit, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Des Moines and Detroit. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Des Moines to Detroit flights?
The most popular month for flights from Des Moines to Detroit are: May, July and February.
When is the best time to travel from Des Moines to Detroit?
A good period of the year to visit Detroit from Des Moines really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, November is the best month to fly to Detroit from Des Moines, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by October and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, January and August are the months with fewer searches for the route Des Moines -  Detroit.
What is the duration of a flight from Des Moines to Detroit?
Flight time, on average, from Des Moines to Detroit is usually 2 h and 52 m on average, at an average distance of 876.52 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Detroit compared to Des Moines?
The average temperature in Des Moines is 23º degrees in summer. Detroit reaches 22º during the hot season. In winter, however, temperatures are around -2º degrees in Detroit, compared to the -4º average degrees in Des Moines.

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