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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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — DSM
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
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 April 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 7/27:43 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/54:57 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/29$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 3/31$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 7/237:43 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/264:57 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/1$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 6/188:03 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/215:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/1$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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
Thu 5/284:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/31$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 8/67:47 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/93:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/29$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/154:30 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/244:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Mon 6/86:00 am
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop18h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/145:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$173
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/297:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop7h 31m
Frontier
Mon 6/12:16 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop6h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/236:35 am
BWI
-
DSM
1 stop8h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/267:00 am
DSM
-
BWI
1 stop23h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 6/93:20 pm
PHL
-
DSM
2 stops23h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/145:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$207

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 April 1, 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

$448
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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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maryland to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/18

5:30 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

11:04 am-6:33 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$217

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/11

6:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

11:04 am-4:41 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$217

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

5:45 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 14m

$217

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/27

6:30 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

12:29 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$217

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 5/27

6:45 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$305

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sat 5/2

10:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

8:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$305

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sat 4/25

5:35 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

3:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$320

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Thu 5/21

5:45 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

2:33 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$331

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sun 8/16

6:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

5:45 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$331
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/1

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 8/8

5:33 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$332

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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 $124). Flying from Maryland to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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 $305, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Maryland in 5h 31m. 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $118. Users have also found prices from $148 and $148 on United Airlines and Southwest, 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 $124). Flying from Maryland to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$334Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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