Award flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami
Award space from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Des Moines (DSM) and Miami (MIA, FLL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $25.60 on DSM–MIA (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 15,000 points + $25.60 on DSM–MIA (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 7,500 pts + $25.60
- DSM–MIA · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 15,000 pts + $25.60
- DSM–MIA · Atmos
Economy was lowest on DSM–MIA: 7,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DSM–FLL. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, first class started at 15,000 points + $25.60, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (7,500 points + $25.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami on points: 7,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on DSM–MIA (seen on 220 dates).
First Class
Lowest first class from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami on points: 15,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on DSM–MIA (seen on 240 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Des Moines (DSM) to Miami at a glance
- From
- Des Moines (DSM)
- To
- Miami (MIA, FLL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,317–1,328 miles (2,119–2,138 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Miami
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Des Moines (DSM) and Miami, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines (DSM) to Miami (MIA) | 7,500 pts + $25.60Atmos · 220 dates | 15,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 240 dates |
| Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 9,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 20 dates | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 20 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Des Moines (DSM) to Miami
- Economy: 7,500 points + $25.60 on Des Moines (DSM) to Miami (MIA) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space there on 220 dates.
- First Class: 15,000 points + $25.60 on Des Moines (DSM) to Miami (MIA) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 240 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | DSM–MIA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | DSM–MIA | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | DSM–MIA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | DSM–FLL | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 7,500 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on DSM–MIA, which showed nonstop space there on 16 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 15,000 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on DSM–MIA, which showed nonstop space there on 32 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 7,500 pts + $25.60 (12 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + $25.60 (7 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + $25.60 (11 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Des Moines (DSM) to Miami award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami?
In economy, DSM–MIA with 7,500 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Des Moines (DSM) and Miami had award space?
DSM–MIA (economy and first class) and DSM–FLL (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 2, 2026, 18:21 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 220 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 2, 2026, 18:27 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami?
3 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 25 dates, first class 25 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 220 dates, first class 240 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 186 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (9,500 miles + $5.60) to $25.60 with Atmos (7,500 points + $25.60). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami?
Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 7,500 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (28 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days and Alaska Atmos Rewards about 330 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 28, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.