Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport.
Des Moines and Houston share the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Your DSM to HOU flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Allegiant Air has direct flights from Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Houston — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Allegiant Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. These are the top stopovers between DSM and HOU:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Right now, R 780 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,932. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DSM to HOU.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DSM to HOU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport.
Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
80.45% of flights departing from Des Moines International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from DSM.
To get to Des Moines International Airport from central Des Moines, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DSM:
Arriving at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Book a hotel near HOU if you have a late Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a William P. Hobby Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and experience more of Houston and beyond.
Booking your ride from William P. Hobby Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
From William P. Hobby Airport, Houston is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Houston based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DSM to HOU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another standout destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without dropping by Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
