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$81+ Cheap flights from Maryland to Des Moines (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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — DSM
feb. 7 — feb. 141
sáb. 2/7
sáb. 2/14
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Cheap flight deals from Maryland to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Maryland to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated enero 8, 2026.

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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$163
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$418
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Cheapest flights from Maryland to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Maryland to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/268:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
vie. 2/277:59 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop16h 01mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/196:00 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop25h 19mFrontier
lun. 2/237:17 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop16h 58mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/238:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
vie. 2/277:59 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop16h 01mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$171
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
mar. 2/103:43 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
mié. 2/118:00 amDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/155:42 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop25h 50mFrontier
dom. 2/227:45 pmDSM - PHL
2 stops17h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/187:59 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop28h 13mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/237:17 pmDSM - PHL
2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
lun. 2/95:00 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
mié. 2/118:00 amDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
mar. 2/2410:33 amBWI - DSM
1 stop6h 54mDelta
mié. 2/2512:04 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 1/8$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/181:50 pmPHL - DSM
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
lun. 2/235:20 amDSM - PHL
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/177:25 amBWI - DSM
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
mié. 2/186:10 amDSM - BWI
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/176:35 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
mié. 2/183:20 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/611:00 amPHL - DSM
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
lun. 3/98:21 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$248

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Maryland 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 enero 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maryland to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Maryland

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

mar. 2/10

3:43 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Des Moines

mié. 2/11

8:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$193

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

dom. 2/15

5:42 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Des Moines

dom. 2/22

7:45 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$225

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

mié. 2/18

7:59 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop28h 13m

Des Moines

lun. 2/23

7:17 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$229

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

lun. 2/9

5:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

mié. 2/11

8:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$234

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 2/23

8:00 am-6:32 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Des Moines

jue. 2/26

7:27 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$255

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 2/3

12:44 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Des Moines

mar. 2/10

7:10 am-3:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$259

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 2/4

9:17 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Des Moines

jue. 2/5

4:25 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$263

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 2/25

10:35 am-7:20 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Des Moines

jue. 2/26

6:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$268

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

vie. 2/27

5:00 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

sáb. 3/7

6:49 pm-12:16 am

1 stop4h 27m

$271

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

lun. 2/9

11:36 am-10:17 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Des Moines

jue. 2/12

7:32 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop21h 23m

$273

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Des Moines (average of $148). Flying from Maryland to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Maryland?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Maryland, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Maryland to Des Moines?

    For as low as $193, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Maryland in 9h 01m. The distance from Maryland to Des Moines is about 969 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $134. Users have also found prices from $142 and $148 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Maryland to Des Moines?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines or Baltimore/Washington - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines is the most popular route from Maryland to Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maryland 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 Maryland to Des Moines?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Des Moines (average of $148). Flying from Maryland to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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 4 airlines flying from Maryland to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Maryland 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 enero 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$232Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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