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$143+ 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — DSM
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$219
(Delta)

One-way from

$143
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$388
From Madison Truax Field to Des Moines
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/236:05 amMSN - DSM
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Tue 8/267:00 amDSM - MSN
1 stop3h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/2$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/186:40 amMSN - DSM
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/223:38 pmDSM - MSN
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$298

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Madison

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Sat 8/23

6:05 am-10:18 am

1 stop4h 13m

Des Moines

Tue 8/26

7:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop3h 07m

$219

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Fri 7/18

6:40 am-10:29 am

1 stop3h 49m

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

3:38 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$298

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Thu 9/4

7:59 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 41m

$143

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Thu 9/4

9:28 am-5:12 pm

2 stops7h 44m

$284

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/15

10:55 am-2:41 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$304

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Deals found on 7/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madison to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Madison to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Frontier 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
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    Currently priced at $219, 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 $298. You may be able to fly from Madison to Des Moines for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madison to Des Moines one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $143 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $284 and United Airlines from $304 one-way.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Madison to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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