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$159+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Baltimore (DSM - BWI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BWI
Feb 23 — Mar 21
Mon 2/23
Mon 3/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Baltimore

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Baltimore
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Baltimore. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/98:21 pm
DSM
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BWI
2 stops17h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/168:45 pm
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop16h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
BWI
2 stops23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1210:12 am
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop11h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:19 am
DSM
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BWI
1 stop6h 57m
Delta
Sat 2/286:05 am
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/172:00 pm
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop6h 19m
American Airlines
Wed 3/185:00 am
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop4h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:33 pm
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop15h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/225:58 pm
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop23h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/311:10 pm
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 4/146:00 am
BWI
-
DSM
2 stops11h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:20 am
DSM
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BWI
2 stops5h 50m
Southwest
Wed 2/183:20 pm
BWI
-
DSM
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/22$328

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Baltimore

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Baltimore (BWI). 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 January 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$848
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Baltimore that are best for you.

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Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

6:19 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/28

6:05 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 12m

$317

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

8:04 am-2:07 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$319

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:20 am-12:10 pm

2 stops5h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/18

3:20 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$328

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

5:47 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/11

5:40 am-9:47 am

1 stop5h 07m

$330

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/8

6:17 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 52m

$330

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

5:30 am-11:50 am

2 stops5h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/18

11:10 am-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$341

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

11:04 am-5:06 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/16

1:00 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$341

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/16

10:52 am-4:33 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$341

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

1:10 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$346

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:50 am-1:54 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/8

6:15 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 54m

$352

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Baltimore in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Baltimore flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Baltimore flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Baltimore flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Baltimore flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Baltimore flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Baltimore

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Baltimore (average of $181). Flying from Des Moines to Baltimore in January is currently the most expensive (average of $346). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Baltimore

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Baltimore. 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 Baltimore. Reviews last updated January 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Baltimore. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,110 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,194 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,192 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Baltimore. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Baltimore?

    Departing from Des Moines to Baltimore will take you 5h 03m. There are 907 mi between Des Moines and Baltimore. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Baltimore round-trip from $198. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $236, and American Airlines, from $270. Southwest is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Baltimore one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $118. Users have also found prices from $148 and $172 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Baltimore that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Baltimore flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Baltimore?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Baltimore.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Baltimore?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Baltimore by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Baltimore?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Baltimore (average of $181). Flying from Des Moines to Baltimore in January is currently the most expensive (average of $346). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Baltimore

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Baltimore. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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