The cheapest times to fly from DSM to EIS are
- January 29th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to July 22nd (except the week of April 23rd)
- August 6th to September 16th (except the week of August 27th)
- October 15th to November 18th (except the week of November 5th)
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 EIS is late May to early June. Prices can be as high as $2244 for Saturday flights during late December, or as low as $769 for Tuesday flights around late May to early June.
When to Fly to Tortola
Flying from Des Moines, IA (DSM) to Tortola (EIS) will usually cost between $854 to $1221 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 $888. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $1525. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $637 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $941 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DSM to EIS flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DSM to EIS route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the DSM to EIS flight is priced close to the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Des Moines. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.25, which is below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays 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 $196 (17%) 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 $907. Return trip prices are from the EIS to DSM flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from DSM to EIS can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 12 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 EIS while comparing.
- 96 miles (154 km) away from EIS
- Usually 45.86% less expensive than EIS
- 1-layover flights available
- 29 miles (47 km) away from EIS
- Usually 29.28% less expensive than EIS
- 1-layover flights available
- 98 miles (158 km) away from EIS
- Usually 24.97% less expensive than EIS
- 1-layover flights available
- 51 miles (82 km) away from EIS
- Usually 18.23% less expensive than EIS
- 2-layover flights available
- 54 miles (87 km) away from EIS
- Usually 16.95% less expensive than EIS
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Hacking DSM to EIS
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from DSM to EIS — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $759
- Average savings: $182 (19.34%)
- Price for both tickets: $832
- Average savings: $109 (11.58%)
- Price for both tickets: $840
- Average savings: $102 (10.79%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from DSM to EIS? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Cape Air, Delta, Seaborne Airlines, Silver Airways, United, Winair, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Terrance B Lettsome Airport to Des Moines International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 2341 miles or 3767 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from DSM to EIS?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop DSM to EIS flight is about 5 hour 12 minutes.
How many flights go between Des Moines, IA and Tortola?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 12 available flights from DSM to EIS.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | DSM |
Origination airport name | Des Moines International Airport |
City | Des Moines, IA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 41.5 |
Longitude | -93.7 |
Return Airport
Destination code | EIS |
Destination airport name | Terrance B Lettsome Airport |
City | Tortola |
Country | the British Virgin Islands |
Latitude | 18.4 |
Longitude | -64.5 |
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