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$134+ 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — DSM
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Baltimore to Des Moines

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 January 20, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/114:28 pm
BWI
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DSM
1 stop18h 17m
Frontier
Thu 3/1910:40 am
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/610:00 pm
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
BWI
2 stops17h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 5/136:15 am
BWI
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DSM
1 stop5h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 5/132:58 pm
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Mon 2/236:40 pm
BWI
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DSM
1 stop6h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 2/2410:04 am
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1710:30 am
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 2/243:24 pm
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop4h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Wed 3/118:09 am
BWI
-
DSM
2 stops13h 18m
United Airlines
Thu 3/197:15 am
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/138:28 pm
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop15h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/168:21 pm
DSM
-
BWI
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/166:04 pm
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop4h 55m
American Airlines
Thu 2/195:00 am
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Wed 2/1111:13 am
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Thu 2/121:38 pm
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop5h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/41:00 pm
BWI
-
DSM
2 stops34h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/82:58 pm
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop16h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/126:00 am
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop4h 36m
Delta
Mon 2/164:20 pm
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop6h 27m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$341

Find 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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$216
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$636
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One-way flight from Baltimore/Washington to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Baltimore to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Baltimore

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/6

8:10 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

5:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$315

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/17

6:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

5:45 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$315

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/26

5:40 am-9:46 am

1 stop5h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 3/29

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$315

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/23

5:00 am-9:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

2:00 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$315

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/7

5:00 am-9:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

5:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$315

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/6

6:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 01m

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

5:47 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$315

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$315

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/20

5:00 am-9:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

1:38 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$315

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/13

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Mon 3/16

5:47 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$315

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/17

10:30 am-2:27 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

3:24 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$316

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Compare providers for flights from Baltimore to Des Moines

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 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 Baltimore-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Baltimore-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Baltimore-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Baltimore to Des Moines

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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 $295). 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 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 January 20, 2026.
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
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
8,076 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
9,180 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
11,164 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 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.

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

    A quick flight from Baltimore to Des Moines can take about 4h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $315. The distance from Baltimore to Des Moines is about 907 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $151 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 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $134 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $142 and Delta from $148 one-way.

  • 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 $295). 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$151Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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