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$88+ Cheap flights from Baltimore to Des Moines (BWI - DSM)

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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — DSM
dic. 26 — ene. 21
vie. 12/26
vie. 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Baltimore to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Baltimore to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 26, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/107:06 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/142:56 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop17h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
sáb. 12/2010:00 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop25h 26mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/303:45 pmDSM - BWI
2 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
lun. 12/229:09 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop21h 33mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/303:45 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/176:21 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop5h 13mDelta
lun. 1/195:49 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/25$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
mar. 12/96:30 amBWI - DSM
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/129:00 amDSM - BWI
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/1710:20 amBWI - DSM
2 stops11h 28mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/198:00 amDSM - BWI
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$334

Cheap flight deals from Baltimore to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Baltimore (BWI) 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 noviembre 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$204
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$88
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$351
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Baltimore 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated noviembre 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Baltimore to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Baltimore

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 2/5

12:12 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop11h 34m

Des Moines

lun. 2/9

3:34 pm-10:23 am

1 stop17h 49m

$204

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 12/10

7:06 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Des Moines

dom. 12/14

2:56 pm-9:35 am

1 stop17h 39m

$283

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 2/26

2:58 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Des Moines

lun. 3/2

5:39 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$289

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 12/17

6:21 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Des Moines

lun. 1/19

5:49 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$329

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 12/21

9:09 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops18h 54m

Des Moines

dom. 1/25

2:58 pm-9:16 am

1 stop17h 18m

$329

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 2/11

9:17 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Des Moines

dom. 2/15

2:01 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$330

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 12/20

10:00 pm-9:22 am

1 stop12h 22m

$88

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 12/22

10:00 pm-10:19 am

1 stop13h 19m

$108

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 12/16

10:40 am-10:41 am

2 stops25h 01m

$143

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 12/18

5:30 am-10:36 pm

2 stops18h 06m

$148

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Deals found on 11/25

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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 Baltimore to Des Moines in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Baltimore-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Baltimore-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Baltimore-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Baltimore-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Baltimore-Des Moines 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 Baltimore to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to Des Moines (average of $74). Flying from Baltimore to Des Moines in May is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BWI to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Baltimore to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Baltimore to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

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 noviembre 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Baltimore 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
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Baltimore to Des Moines is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $232 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $236 and $246 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Baltimore to Des Moines 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 Baltimore to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to Des Moines (average of $74). Flying from Baltimore to Des Moines in May is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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 Baltimore to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Baltimore to Des Moines. 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 noviembre 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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