Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines (MKE - DSM) from $197

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MKE — DSM
Apr 2 — Apr 91

Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Round-trip from

$323

One-way from

$197
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 44% potential price drop
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Des Moines
One-way flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Des Moines

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 94%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

The best pricing can be found in the month of December. Prices to Des Moines from Milwaukee average $420. You can even find prices in December for less than $420, as users have found deals to Des Moines from as low as $199. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Des Moines from Milwaukee. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 59%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Milwaukee to Des Moines (MKE - DSM)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Milwaukee to Des Moines in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Delta flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Milwaukee and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,238,496 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Delta flights we've detected traveling from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Fri 7/57:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Sat 7/67:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/27$324
Tue 7/27:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Thu 7/46:26 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/27$336
Fri 7/57:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Sun 7/77:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/27$384
Fri 4/125:38 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 16mDelta
Sun 4/1411:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/27$422
Tue 7/27:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Thu 7/46:26 amDSM - MKE
2 stops8h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/27$574
Tue 7/27:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Thu 7/46:26 amDSM - MKE
2 stops8h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/26$579

Cheap American Airlines flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Milwaukee and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,238,496 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Mon 4/83:10 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/116:30 amDSM - MKE
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$447
Fri 7/57:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/67:00 amDSM - MKE
2 stops7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$676
Fri 7/57:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/76:06 pmDSM - MKE
2 stops7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$793
Fri 4/121:52 pmMKE - DSM
2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/141:00 pmDSM - MKE
2 stops8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$994

Cheap Milwaukee to Des Moines flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Milwaukee to Des Moines specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,238,496 searches. Prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Milwaukee to Des Moines in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 4/125:38 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 16mDelta
Sun 4/1411:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/27$422
Mon 4/83:10 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/116:30 amDSM - MKE
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$447
Mon 4/86:40 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Thu 4/117:25 amDSM - MKE
2 stops14h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$485
Fri 4/123:30 pmMKE - DSM
2 stops23h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/148:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$511
Fri 4/125:23 amMKE - DSM
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/145:16 pmDSM - MKE
3 stops31h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$530
Mon 4/85:25 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Thu 4/113:25 pmDSM - MKE
3 stops23h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$790
Fri 4/121:52 pmMKE - DSM
2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/141:00 pmDSM - MKE
2 stops8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$994

Milwaukee to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Milwaukee and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,238,496 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Milwaukee to Des Moines in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 7/57:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Sat 7/67:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/27$324
Tue 7/27:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Thu 7/46:26 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/27$336
Fri 7/57:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Sun 7/77:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/27$384
Fri 4/125:38 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 16mDelta
Sun 4/1411:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/27$422
Mon 4/83:10 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/116:30 amDSM - MKE
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$447
Mon 4/86:40 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Thu 4/117:25 amDSM - MKE
2 stops14h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$485
Fri 4/123:30 pmMKE - DSM
2 stops23h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/148:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$511
Fri 4/125:23 amMKE - DSM
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/145:16 pmDSM - MKE
3 stops31h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$530
Tue 7/27:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Thu 7/46:26 amDSM - MKE
2 stops8h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/27$574

One-way flights to Des Moines from Milwaukee

Search for one-way flight options from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,238,496 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Users needing a return flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines should utilize the search form above.
Thu 4/117:39 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$197
Thu 4/117:00 amMKE - DSM
3 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$240
Thu 4/112:15 pmMKE - DSM
2 stops23h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$348

Find flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,238,496 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$324 - $676

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 7/5

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

1 stop3h 10m

$324

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 7/2

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 7/4

1 stop3h 45m

$336

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 7/5

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 7/7

1 stop4h 25m

$384

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 4/12

1 stop3h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 4/14

1 stop3h 04m

$422

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 4/8

1 stop7h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 4/11

1 stop6h 38m

$447

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 4/8

1 stop4h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 4/11

2 stops14h 20m

$485

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 4/12

2 stops23h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 4/14

1 stop3h 27m

$511

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 4/12

2 stops15h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 4/14

3 stops31h 06m

$530

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 7/5

1 stop8h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

2 stops7h 14m

$676

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Milwaukee to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Des Moines by month

Plan your trip from Milwaukee to Des Moines by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines is currently $262 while a round-trip flight costs $457. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $458). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$323

February

$364

March

$387

April

$381

May

$396

June

$458

July

$422

August

$388

September

$346

October

$370

November

$385

December

$365

Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated March 28, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and Southwest from Milwaukee to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,332 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

No tray tables for food or drink not convenient nor comfortable

Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,332 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,332 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

No tray tables for food or drink not convenient nor comfortable

8.1
Very good
11,418 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,332 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

No tray tables for food or drink not convenient nor comfortable

7.4
Good
11,481 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,332 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

No tray tables for food or drink not convenient nor comfortable

7.3
Good
15,202 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,332 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

No tray tables for food or drink not convenient nor comfortable

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $324, but on average you can expect to pay $560.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines round-trip?

    Delta, at $324, was found to be the cheapest airline from Milwaukee to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest. Delta is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does MKE to DSM mean?

    Great question - MKE to DSM just means Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport to Des Moines Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Milwaukee to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Milwaukee to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/27.

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DeltaCheapest$272Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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