Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines International Airport.
Flights from IAH to DSM start at 11:55 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:15 with United Airlines. In total, there are 20 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your IAH to DSM flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines offers direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Des Moines — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering IAH to DSM flights. A reliable 84.48% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between IAH and DSM:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
RM691 is currently the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM825. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAH to DSM.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
78.42% of flights taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAH. Whether you're catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DSM instead:
Pick up a Des Moines International Airport rental car and discover Des Moines and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Enterprise and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Des Moines International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
The address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Des Moines. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Des Moines. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Des Moines during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to DSM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Des Moines has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres east of Des Moines, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United States, consider Milwaukee, roughly 499 kilometres east of Des Moines. Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum are key reasons to visit.
