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$42+ 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — DSM
Jun 8 — Jun 151
Mon 6/8
Mon 6/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Maryland to Des Moines

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 May 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/47:43 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/75:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/6$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/248:47 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/284:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/6$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/167:43 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/194:57 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/6$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/218:47 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/244:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/5$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sun 6/149:08 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/285:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/4$98
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/167:43 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/233:37 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/7$112
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/118:37 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop17h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/145:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$168
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/48:35 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop17h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/113:37 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sun 6/79:08 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/156:44 pm
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$175
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/238:37 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop17h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/264:57 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sun 6/149:08 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/292:26 pm
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop20h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Thu 6/48:52 am
BWI
-
DSM
2 stops15h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/126:44 pm
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop16h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$241

Find 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 May 9, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$42
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$447
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maryland to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 7/29

5:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

5:52 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$335

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 6/30

4:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Des Moines

Thu 7/2

4:40 pm-12:20 am

2 stops6h 40m

$349

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/27

5:26 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 6/3

6:41 pm-12:47 am

1 stop5h 06m

$355

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 6/17

10:40 am-5:54 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 6/22

11:28 am-5:22 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$371

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 6/19

7:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

5:20 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 55m

$381

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/21

7:40 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 7/25

3:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$381

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/5

6:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

3:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$381

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/25

6:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

5:20 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 55m

$381

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/9

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

Des Moines

Mon 10/12

3:30 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$386

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/28

6:10 am-9:46 am

1 stop4h 36m

Des Moines

Fri 6/5

5:28 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$386

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Best time to book a flight from Maryland to Des Moines

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to Des Moines (average of $80). Flying from Maryland to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Maryland 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 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 $427, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Maryland in 4h 57m. The distance from Maryland to Des Moines is about 871 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $118. Users have also found prices from $148 and $173 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines or Baltimore/Washington - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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 $80). Flying from Maryland to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 May 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$232Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$270Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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