Award flights from Miami to Des Moines (DSM)
Award space from Miami to Des Moines (DSM)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Miami (MIA, FLL) and Des Moines (DSM) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $25.60 on MIA–DSM (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 150,000 miles + $5.60 on MIA–DSM (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 15,000 points + $25.60 on MIA–DSM (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 7,500 pts + $25.60
- MIA–DSM · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 150,000 pts + $5.60
- MIA–DSM · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 15,000 pts + $25.60
- MIA–DSM · Atmos
Economy was lowest on MIA–DSM: 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 FLL–DSM. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 150,000 miles + $5.60, about 16 times the points of its lowest economy award (9,500 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Miami to Des Moines (DSM) on points: 7,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MIA–DSM (seen on 248 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Miami to Des Moines (DSM) on points: 150,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–DSM (seen on 8 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–DSM | 8 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Miami to Des Moines (DSM) on points: 15,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MIA–DSM (seen on 269 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.
Miami to Des Moines (DSM) at a glance
- From
- Miami (MIA, FLL)
- To
- Des Moines (DSM)
- 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 Oct 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 Des Moines (DSM)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Miami and Des Moines (DSM), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM) | 7,500 pts + $25.60Atmos · 248 dates | 150,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 8 dates | 15,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 269 dates |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM) | 9,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 16 dates | — | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 16 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, Miami to Des Moines (DSM)
- Economy: 7,500 points + $25.60 on Miami (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space there on 248 dates.
- Business Class: 150,000 miles + $5.60 on Miami (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 8 dates.
- First Class: 15,000 points + $25.60 on Miami (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 269 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MIA–DSM | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | FLL–DSM | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–DSM | American Airlines AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MIA–DSM | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $25.60 | 8 | Nonstop | 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 MIA–DSM, which showed nonstop space there on 32 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 15,000 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on MIA–DSM, which showed nonstop space there on 57 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Miami to Des Moines (DSM) 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 | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 pts + $25.60 (13 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + $25.60 (13 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 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 Miami to Des Moines (DSM) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Miami to Des Moines (DSM)?
In business class, MIA–DSM with 150,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, MIA–DSM 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 Miami and Des Moines (DSM) had award space?
MIA–DSM (economy, business class and first class) and FLL–DSM (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 Miami to Des Moines (DSM)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 18:16 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 248 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 7, 2026, 18:22 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 150,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 08:09 UTC for a Nov 20, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 8 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 22:09 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Miami to Des Moines (DSM)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 20 dates, business class 8 dates, first class 20 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 248 dates, first class 269 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 140 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Miami to Des Moines (DSM) 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 Miami to Des Moines (DSM)?
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 Miami to Des Moines (DSM)?
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 Miami to Des Moines (DSM) 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 Sep 2027 departures, 7,500 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (29 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 150,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (6 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 Miami to Des Moines (DSM)?
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 Oct 3, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.