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$271+ Cheap flights from Burlington to Des Moines (BTV - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BTV — DSM
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Burlington to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Burlington to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Burlington to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/174:25 pmBTV - DSM
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/198:00 amDSM - BTV
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$768

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Burlington (BTV) 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$606
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Burlington to Des Moines that are best for you.

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BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Wed 1/21

5:14 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

4:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$271

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Wed 1/21

4:57 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

12:25 pm-12:02 am

2 stops10h 37m

$276

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Sat 1/31

4:11 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

3:35 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$407

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Deals found on 12/13

Compare providers for flights from Burlington 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 Burlington to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Burlington-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Burlington-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Burlington-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Burlington-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Burlington-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 Burlington to Des Moines

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Burlington to Des Moines (average of $258). Flying from Burlington to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 December 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Burlington to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Burlington 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 Burlington to Des Moines?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Burlington to Des Moines in about 4h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 42m. There are 1052 mi between Burlington and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    United Airlines, at $258, was found to be the cheapest airline from Burlington to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that United Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Burlington to Des Moines (average of $258). Flying from Burlington to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 3 airlines flying from Burlington to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Burlington 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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