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$321+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BTV — DSM
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
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 August 1, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/125:00 pm
BTV
-
DSM
1 stop4h 46m
Delta
Wed 9/165:35 pm
DSM
-
BTV
1 stop4h 58m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/125:29 am
BTV
-
DSM
2 stops9h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 9/162:29 pm
DSM
-
BTV
2 stops8h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/31$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 8/125:12 pm
BTV
-
DSM
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Wed 8/195:40 am
DSM
-
BTV
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:00 am
BTV
-
DSM
1 stop5h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 8/193:20 pm
DSM
-
BTV
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/55:50 am
BTV
-
DSM
2 stops11h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 9/98:00 am
DSM
-
BTV
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$416

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 August 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$321
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$318
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Burlington to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Sat 9/12

5:50 am-12:16 pm

2 stops7h 26m

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

1:23 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$326

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Wed 8/12

7:45 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

5:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$354

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Sat 8/15

6:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

1:35 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$384

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Sat 9/5

4:07 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

8:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$411
Quickest round-trip

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Wed 10/28

5:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

8:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$411
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

BurlingtonDes Moines

BTV - DSM

BTVDSM

Burlington

Mon 8/10

11:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$489

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Deals found on 7/30

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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 August.
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-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-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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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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 August 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 and American Airlines fly from Burlington to Des Moines in about 5h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 51m. 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 $273, 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 39% 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.

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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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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