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$252+ Cheap flights from Madison to Des Moines (MSN - 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — DSM
אפר' 21 — אפר' 281
ג' 4/21
ג' 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Madison to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on מרץ 22, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
ד' 4/152:41 pm
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
ד' 4/227:00 am
DSM
-
MSN
1 stop3h 09m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
ה' 4/210:48 am
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop3h 37m
United Airlines
ב' 4/67:16 pm
DSM
-
MSN
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
ד' 10/285:30 pm
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop5h 31m
United Airlines
ש' 10/316:15 am
DSM
-
MSN
1 stop3h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
ש' 4/410:05 am
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop4h 23m
United Airlines
ד' 4/86:20 am
DSM
-
MSN
1 stop3h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
א' 5/108:24 pm
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop3h 25m
American Airlines
ה' 5/1411:09 am
DSM
-
MSN
1 stop3h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/21$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
ד' 5/62:41 pm
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
ג' 5/127:01 am
DSM
-
MSN
2 stops5h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
ד' 9/236:15 am
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop4h 00m
Delta
ו' 9/255:35 pm
DSM
-
MSN
1 stop4h 22m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$423
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
ב' 4/66:00 am
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop4h 09m
Delta
ו' 4/106:15 am
DSM
-
MSN
1 stop6h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
א' 4/54:15 pm
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
ה' 4/98:04 am
DSM
-
MSN
1 stop5h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$587
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
א' 5/106:30 am
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop3h 46m
Delta
ה' 5/1410:56 am
DSM
-
MSN
2 stops6h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/21$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
ב' 4/64:15 pm
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
ו' 4/103:04 pm
DSM
-
MSN
2 stops23h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$623

Find flight deals from Madison to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) 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 מרץ 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$252
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$428
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison 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 מרץ 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

ד' 4/15

2:41 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Des Moines

ד' 4/22

7:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop3h 09m

$299

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

ה' 4/2

10:48 am-2:25 pm

1 stop3h 37m

Des Moines

ב' 4/6

7:16 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$309

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

ש' 4/4

10:56 am-3:42 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Des Moines

ד' 4/8

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop3h 10m

$309

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

ש' 4/4

10:05 am-2:28 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Des Moines

ד' 4/8

6:20 am-10:11 am

1 stop3h 51m

$374
Quickest round-trip

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

א' 5/10

8:24 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Des Moines

ה' 5/14

11:09 am-2:31 pm

1 stop3h 22m

$387

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

ד' 5/6

2:41 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Des Moines

ג' 5/12

7:01 am-12:41 pm

2 stops5h 40m

$422

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

א' 4/5

4:15 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Des Moines

ה' 4/9

8:04 am-1:51 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$587

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

ב' 4/6

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Des Moines

ו' 4/10

3:21 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$587

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

א' 5/10

6:30 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 46m

Des Moines

ה' 5/14

10:56 am-5:26 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$612

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

ו' 5/1

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

Des Moines

ב' 5/4

7:00 am-12:44 pm

2 stops5h 44m

$829

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Deals found on 3/19

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Compare providers for flights from Madison 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 Madison to Des Moines in March.
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 Madison-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madison-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madison-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madison-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 Madison-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 מרץ 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from Madison to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
8,319 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
9,462 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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 Madison 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 Madison to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Madison to Des Moines in 3h 37m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Madison to Des Moines is about 247 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $218, Delta will fly you from Madison to Des Moines and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $278. You may be able to fly from Madison to Des Moines for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison 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 2 airlines flying from Madison to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Madison 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 מרץ 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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