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$259+ 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 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BTV — DSM
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$353
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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 October 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/286:10 amBTV - DSM
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/53:17 pmDSM - BTV
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/115:33 amBTV - DSM
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/154:03 pmDSM - BTV
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/122:20 pmBTV - DSM
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Sun 11/165:52 pmDSM - BTV
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Deal found 10/28$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/117:05 amBTV - DSM
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Sat 11/1510:21 amDSM - BTV
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/27$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/285:41 amBTV - DSM
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/55:04 pmDSM - BTV
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/14:21 pmBTV - DSM
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/33:18 pmDSM - BTV
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$401

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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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Burlington to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Burlington

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Fri 11/28

6:10 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

3:17 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$259

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Tue 11/11

5:33 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

4:03 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$289

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Wed 11/12

2:20 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

5:52 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$309

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Tue 11/11

7:05 am-5:46 pm

2 stops11h 41m

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

10:21 am-7:21 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$314

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Fri 11/28

5:41 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

5:04 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$397

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Fri 4/3

6:00 am-2:11 pm

2 stops9h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

8:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$404

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Deals found on 10/29

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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 October.
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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Cheapflights Insights

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 October 29, 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
7,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Burlington to Des Moines in about 5h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 31m. 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?

    Delta, at $258, was found to be the cheapest airline from Burlington to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 40% 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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