Cheap Flights from GRK to DSM: When to Fly from Killeen to Des Moines

 

The cheapest times to fly from GRK to DSM are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of January 29th)
• March 26th to April 29th (except the week of April 9th)
• May 14th to July 29th (except the weeks of May 21st and June 25th)
• October 29th to November 11th

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 GRK to DSM is early to mid July. Prices can be as high as $752 for Friday flights during early March, or as low as $279 for Tuesday flights around early to mid July.

 

When to Fly to Des Moines

Flying from Killeen, TX (GRK) to Des Moines, IA (DSM) will usually cost between $293 to $476 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid July with an average ticket price of $305. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early March, with an average price of $505. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $200 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $342 can be considered a good price for a round-trip GRK to DSM flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the GRK to DSM flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Killeen. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.28, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays 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 $79 (20%) 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 $310. Return trip prices are from the DSM to GRK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from GRK to DSM 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 21 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 GRK to DSM while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Des Moines International Airport to Robert Gray AAF Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 759 miles or 1221 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop GRK to DSM flight is about 2 hour 21 minutes.

How many flights go between Killeen, TX and Des Moines, IA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 20 available flights from GRK to DSM.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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