Cheap flights from Baltimore to Des Moines (BWI - DSM) from $79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
BWI — DSM
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Baltimore/Washington to Des Moines are usually found in February or April, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Des Moines (DSM)

All the information you need to plan the best BWI to DSM flight in 2023: compare Baltimore to Des Moines flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Des Moines.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$347

One-way from

$139
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
From Baltimore/Washington to Des Moines
One-way flight from Baltimore/Washington to Des Moines

BWI - DSM

Price

$347 - $519

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

DSM

Rainfall

1 - 4.9 inches

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

Wednesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 85%.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Baltimore to Des Moines at least 33 days early can save you up to 35% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 33 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Baltimore to Des Moines for as little as $560 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $655 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Des Moines from Baltimore average $505. You can even find prices in April for less than $505, as users have found deals to Des Moines from as low as $299. The month of May appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Des Moines from Baltimore. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 18%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Baltimore to Des Moines (BWI - DSM)?

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 morning could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

Cheap Frontier flights from Baltimore to Des Moines

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Cheap Baltimore to Des Moines flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for BWI to DSM flights for September, October
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Baltimore to Des Moines 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Des Moines from Baltimore found for this year
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One-way flights to Des Moines from Baltimore

The cheapest one-way flights from Baltimore to Des Moines
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Wed 10/11

1 stop19h 27m

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Tue 10/17

1 stop11h 18m

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Wed 10/11

1 stop19h 27m

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Tue 10/17

2 stops25h 19m

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Sat 10/14

1 stop19h 27m

Des Moines

Tue 10/17

1 stop11h 18m

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Sat 10/14

1 stop19h 27m

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Tue 10/17

2 stops25h 19m

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Thu 10/12

1 stop11h 06m

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Mon 10/16

3 stops20h 41m

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Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/11

1 stop19h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 10/15

2 stops39h 00m

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Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/24

1 stop7h 50m

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Tue 10/31

1 stop4h 05m

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Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/14

1 stop8h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 11/19

2 stops11h 10m

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Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/23

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 11/27

2 stops25h 49m

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Deals found on 9/26

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Delta and American Airlines from Baltimore to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Baltimore to Des Moines flights.

Can I find flights from Baltimore to Des Moines for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Baltimore to Des Moines for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $158, but on average you can expect to pay $253.

Are there last-minute flights available from Baltimore to Des Moines for under $400?

There are currently 18+ open flights from Baltimore to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $400.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Baltimore to Des Moines is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $158 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $282. Users have found that Frontier is 66% 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 $79 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $107 and American Airlines from $214 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Baltimore to Des Moines?

What does BWI to DSM mean?

Baltimore/Washington Airport is BWI and Des Moines Airport is DSM. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Baltimore to Des Moines

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American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$294Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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