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$83+ 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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — DSM
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$168
(Priceline)

One-way from

$83
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$383
From Maryland to Des Moines
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Fri 9/122:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$168
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:45 amPHL - DSM
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Sun 9/142:25 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$181
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Fri 9/52:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$184
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Sun 9/72:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop20h 45mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 9/116:05 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/152:22 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$191
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:00 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop20h 52mFrontier
Sun 11/22:32 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop25h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:37 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/69:20 amDSM - BWI
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 9/115:41 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop20h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/152:22 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 9/259:47 amPHL - DSM
1 stop8h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/292:22 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$203
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/157:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Thu 9/182:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 9/259:47 amPHL - DSM
1 stop8h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/285:49 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 10/235:37 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/31:43 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$210

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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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maryland to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Maryland

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Des Moines

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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/12

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$168

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$168

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 9/12

6:45 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 9/14

2:25 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 32m

$181

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/15

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$184

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$184

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/4

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$184

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/13

6:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$190

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 9/14

2:25 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$190

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

2:32 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop25h 29m

$190

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/17

1:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$190

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Maryland to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MD to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Maryland to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

When flying from Maryland to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

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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 $168, Frontier can have you in Des Moines from Maryland in 7h 40m. The distance from Maryland to Des Moines is about 895 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $83. Users have also found prices from $141 and $146 on United Airlines and American Airlines, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Maryland to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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