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$281+ Cheap flights from Burlington, VT to Des Moines (BTV - 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BTV — DSM
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 4/34:32 pm
BTV
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DSM
1 stop5h 13m
Delta
Sun 4/55:47 pm
DSM
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BTV
1 stop4h 16m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/144:50 pm
BTV
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DSM
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 2/188:00 am
DSM
-
BTV
1 stop5h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 1/315:40 am
BTV
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DSM
1 stop7h 35m
Delta
Tue 2/35:16 pm
DSM
-
BTV
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 1/315:40 am
BTV
-
DSM
1 stop7h 35m
Delta
Wed 2/410:30 am
DSM
-
BTV
2 stops11h 40m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 1/315:40 am
BTV
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DSM
1 stop7h 35m
Delta
Fri 2/65:49 pm
DSM
-
BTV
1 stop4h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$391
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/36:00 am
BTV
-
DSM
2 stops10h 41m
Delta
Sat 2/712:25 pm
DSM
-
BTV
2 stops9h 21m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/56:00 am
BTV
-
DSM
2 stops9h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 2/77:50 am
DSM
-
BTV
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/54:11 pm
BTV
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DSM
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 2/83:35 pm
DSM
-
BTV
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 1/294:11 pm
BTV
-
DSM
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 1/317:50 am
DSM
-
BTV
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/55:23 am
BTV
-
DSM
2 stops12h 45m
Delta
Sat 2/712:25 pm
DSM
-
BTV
2 stops9h 21m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$402
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/54:57 pm
BTV
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DSM
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Sun 2/81:03 pm
DSM
-
BTV
2 stops9h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$404

Find flight deals from Burlington to Des Moines

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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Delta)

One-way from

$281
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$328
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Burlington 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 29, 2026.
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

Fri 4/3

4:32 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

5:47 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$349

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Sat 2/14

4:50 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$374

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Thu 2/19

4:50 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

3:24 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$399

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Wed 2/18

5:12 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 07m

$281

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Wed 2/4

5:56 pm-10:09 pm

3 stops29h 13m

$321

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Tue 2/17

4:50 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$321

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Thu 2/12

5:12 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 49m

$348

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Tue 2/10

5:23 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 18m

$348

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Wed 2/11

4:57 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$348

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Fri 2/13

4:50 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$348

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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, Vermont-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Burlington, Vermont-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Burlington, Vermont-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Burlington, Vermont-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, Vermont-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 Burlington to Des Moines

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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, Vermont to Des Moines?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Burlington, Vermont to Des Moines (average of $258). Flying from Burlington, Vermont to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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 29, 2026.
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
8,128 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

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, Vermont to Des Moines?

    A quick flight from Burlington, Vermont to Des Moines can take about 5h 13m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $349. Burlington, Vermont and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 1052 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Burlington, Vermont to Des Moines round-trip from $258. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $258, and American Airlines, from $279. You may be able to fly from Burlington, Vermont to Des Moines for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, Vermont to Des Moines?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Burlington, Vermont to Des Moines (average of $258). Flying from Burlington, Vermont to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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