Des Moines

$77+ 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — DSM
Feb 23 — Mar 21
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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 January 24, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/196:00 pm
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop25h 19m
Frontier
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop16h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/225:42 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/19:00 am
DSM
-
PHL
2 stops39h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/208:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop11h 19m
Frontier
Fri 2/277:59 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop25h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Wed 5/1311:45 am
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop6h 24m
Delta
Wed 5/276:30 pm
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$245
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Fri 3/611:00 am
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/22$248
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 2/142:00 pm
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop29h 32m
Frontier
Thu 2/197:32 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop20h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 5/265:57 pm
PHL
-
DSM
2 stops39h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/314:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/225:42 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop25h 50m
Frontier
Sun 3/17:27 pm
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop20h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:40 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop4h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 5/276:00 am
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/146:10 am
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Sat 2/216:19 am
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop4h 24m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Fri 3/136:00 am
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Tue 3/1710:28 am
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop5h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 4/306:10 am
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Sat 5/25:30 am
DSM
-
PHL
2 stops11h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$272

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 January 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$77
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$418
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Des Moines flights.
From Maryland to Des Moines
One-way flight from Maryland to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sun 2/22

5:42 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

9:00 am-1:01 am

2 stops39h 01m

$239

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 5/13

4:05 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$245

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/14

2:00 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop29h 32m

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

7:32 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop20h 27m

$251

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 5/26

5:57 pm-8:53 am

2 stops39h 56m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

4:41 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$252

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sun 2/22

5:42 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$261

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 5/13

7:40 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

6:00 am-9:41 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$267

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Thu 4/30

6:10 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 27m

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

9:06 am-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$267

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

6:10 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

6:19 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 24m

$268

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 3/13

6:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

10:28 am-4:33 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$271

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/14

6:20 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

3:24 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$317

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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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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 $317, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Maryland in 5h 33m. The distance from Maryland to Des Moines is about 907 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?

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$151Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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