Travelling from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Des Moines and Houston are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Every week, there are 20 Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, select the 06:00 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 15:01 with United Airlines.
Your DSM to IAH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at 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 such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Travelling to Houston (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 84.62% of services landing on schedule, United Airlines has the best on-time record for DSM to IAH flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DSM and IAH include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight is ₹ 12,017. A return ticket is currently ₹ 21,143. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from DSM to IAH, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DSM to IAH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
80.45% of flights leaving Des Moines International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of DSM.
Des Moines International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near DSM. Whether you're taking an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IAH if you're taking a late Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and explore Houston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Houston based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Des Moines International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DSM to IAH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, consider Dallas, roughly 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.
