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$115+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines (MKE - 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$243
(Delta)

One-way from

$115
(American Airlines)
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/14:59 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Tue 7/85:52 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/10$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/201:06 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/247:32 amDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/2712:02 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop6h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/302:06 pmDSM - MKE
2 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$320
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/75:25 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Fri 8/86:00 amDSM - MKE
2 stops15h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/267:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/26:50 pmDSM - MKE
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$593

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Milwaukee

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 7/1

4:59 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

5:52 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$243

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 8/20

1:06 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 8/24

7:32 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$254

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 6/27

12:02 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Des Moines

Mon 6/30

2:06 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$320

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/7

5:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Fri 8/8

6:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$323

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 7/26

7:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop3h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 8/2

6:50 pm-10:12 am

2 stops15h 22m

$593

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/14

7:49 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$115

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 8/8

11:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$164

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 6/23

5:30 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$254

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 8/8

9:45 am-4:25 pm

3 stops30h 40m

$290

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Milwaukee with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Milwaukee to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Milwaukee 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines round-trip?

    Delta, at $243, was found to be the cheapest airline from Milwaukee to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines are American Airlines ($115), Southwest ($164), and Delta ($254).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 2 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$270Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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