Cheap Flights from DSM to DRO: When to Fly from Des Moines to Durango

 

The cheapest times to fly from DSM to DRO are

• March 26th to June 17th (except the week of May 7th)
• July 9th to August 12th (except the week of July 30th)
• September 3rd to November 18th (except the weeks of October 1st and October 8th)
• December 3rd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DSM to DRO is late May to early June. Prices can be as high as $788 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $435 for Tuesday flights around late May to early June.

 

When to Fly to Durango

Flying from Des Moines, IA (DSM) to Durango, CO (DRO) will usually cost between $435 to $586 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late May to early June with an average ticket price of $442. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $603. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $160 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $481 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DSM to DRO flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DSM to DRO route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DSM to DRO flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Des Moines. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.37, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $47 (9%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $467. Return trip prices are from the DRO to DSM flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DSM to DRO can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 26 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from DSM to DRO while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DSM to DRO? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Durango La Plata County Airport to Des Moines International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 809 miles or 1302 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DSM to DRO?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DSM to DRO flight is about 2 hour 26 minutes.

How many flights go between Des Moines, IA and Durango, CO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 45 available flights from DSM to DRO.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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