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$128+ 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 11/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — DSM
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Baltimore/Washington to Des Moines are usually found in September or August, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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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 November 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sat 11/225:40 amBWI - DSM
2 stops17h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/610:38 amDSM - BWI
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/287:30 amBWI - DSM
1 stop25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/57:58 pmDSM - BWI
2 stops12h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Tue 11/255:40 amBWI - DSM
1 stop18h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/308:55 amDSM - BWI
2 stops47h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 11/169:59 pmBWI - DSM
2 stops16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/209:19 amDSM - BWI
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Mon 12/16:15 amBWI - DSM
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/38:00 amDSM - BWI
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sat 11/227:30 amBWI - DSM
1 stop10h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/308:55 amDSM - BWI
2 stops47h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/111:13 amBWI - DSM
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/31:25 pmDSM - BWI
2 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Fri 11/216:15 amBWI - DSM
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/242:52 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/256:30 amBWI - DSM
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/282:15 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 12/84:49 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Fri 12/124:59 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/1$366

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 November 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$352
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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 November 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Baltimore to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Baltimore

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/11

10:38 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

6:20 am-1:48 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$315

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/25

5:40 am-11:24 pm

1 stop18h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 11/30

8:55 am-9:31 am

2 stops47h 36m

$325

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/16

6:05 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 09m

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

6:24 am-1:48 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$350

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/1

6:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

8:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$352

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/11

9:17 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

2:01 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$352

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/22

7:30 am-4:38 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 11/30

8:55 am-9:31 am

2 stops47h 36m

$354

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/21

6:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

2:52 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$360

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/8

4:49 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

4:59 pm-12:21 am

1 stop6h 22m

$366

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/21

5:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

6:40 am-11:19 pm

2 stops15h 39m

$375

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/25

5:40 am-11:24 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$128

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Deals found on 11/1

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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 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.

Best time to book a flight from Baltimore to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Baltimore with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Baltimore to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Baltimore to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Baltimore to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Baltimore to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 November 2, 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 November 2, 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
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
7,997 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
8,994 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
11,033 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.

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

    A quick flight from Baltimore to Des Moines can take about 5h 15m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $352. 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 $236 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $246 and $282 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 39% 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$360FlexibilityNo 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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