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Looking to take a spring vacation? Here’s a list of 10 roundtrip flights out of Des Moines for $285 or less this month.
The online travel agency Hopper found three roundtrip flights out of Des Moines for $230 or less in April, and seven for $285 or lower.
Ticket prices are up compared to March when there were 10 options available for $270 or less.
Here’s a full list of destinations where you can score a cheap flight.
Where is the cheapest place to fly from Des Moines in April?
The cheapest flight out of Des Moines in April is to Chicago for $209 roundtrip. You can make it to a warm Miami and back for $219 or roundtrip to Houston for $228.
Catch a flight to Philly for $240 roundtrip, or take a trip to Phoenix for $243.
Be aware that discount airlines like Allegiant and Frontier often have the lowest fares but also charge fees that can add up for carry-on bags, checked bags, seat assignments or other amenities.
What flights are less than $230 from Des Moines in April?
- Chicago: $209
- Miami: $219
- Houston: $228
What flights are $260 or less from Des Moines in April?
- Philadelphia: $240
- Phoenix: $243
- Knoxville, Tennessee: $253
- Milwaukee: $254
- Denver: $260
What flights are $285 or less from Des Moines in April?
- New York City: $278
- Gulfport, Mississippi: $283
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.