Traveling from Des Moines.

Southwest Airlines is proud to serve Des Moines International Airport.

Home might be where the heartland is, but Southwest flights out of Des Moines International Airport make it simple to find a change of scenery. No matter how you get to the airport, we make it easy for Iowans to find a great deal on flights and get where they’re going from Des Moines.

Whether you’ve got your sights set on a scenic mountainside getaway or an action-packed adventure in a new city, or you’re ready to warm up or hit the slopes in wintertime, your destination is only a flight away from Des Moines. Swap the Des Moines River for a clear mountain stream beneath the stars or enjoy the bright lights of another bustling big city. Explore the destination options available through Southwest and see which potential getaway really grabs you.

Trade the Great Plains for somewhere else great with Southwest Airlines. No matter what your next adventure holds—sprawling cityscape, untouched nature, or a bit of both—you can get there with Southwest out of Des Moines International Airport. Find enticing getaway destinations with Southwest, plus earn Rapid Rewards® points when you fly. Know all the while that you can book with confidence and easily navigate a simple process from flight selection all the way to checkout. See what else is in store for your next trip; learn more about the Southwest® Experience as you book your flight out of Des Moines.

Where you can fly from Des Moines.

Plan your ideal trip from Des Moines.

 
Denver

See the world from a higher perspective. Let the Mile High City enamor you with its beautiful mix of urban and mountain style living.

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Orlando

Experience otherworldly theme parks or enjoy the down to earth vibes in this Central Florida city that’s the perfect steppingstone for once in a lifetime day trips.

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Phoenix

See what life is like in the Valley of the Sun when you fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

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Las Vegas

Jet off to America’s Playground! When you travel to Las Vegas, having a good time is a sure thing.

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Dallas (Love Field)

Get ready to be wowed by the Big D! Dallas does everything big and they do it well—from blues to leading a herd of bronze steers.

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Nashville

Country twang meets cosmopolitan shine in the Athens of the South. Bust out your best pair of boots and hit the town.

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Chicago (O'Hare)

See why the Second City is second to none when you start your adventure in Chicago, a metropolis steeped in rich history, culture, food, and more.

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Atlanta

Stroll tree lined streets in the sprawling City in a Forest, a hospitable Southern belle that’s home to cutting edge culinary stars, world class centers for the fine arts, and so much more.

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