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$125+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — DSM
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Des Moines

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 August 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Tue 9/15:00 am -
1 stop5h 00m
Mon 9/76:55 am -
1 stop4h 02m
Deal found 8/3$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/35:45 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Thu 9/102:25 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 8/4$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/248:14 pm -
1 stop3h 50m
Sun 9/277:05 am -
1 stop5h 43m
Deal found 7/30$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sat 9/191:30 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Sat 9/265:30 am -
2 stops10h 15m
Deal found 8/3$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/314:20 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Fri 9/43:50 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 7/31$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/57:55 am -
2 stops15h 05m
Mon 11/94:25 pm -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 8/1$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/283:15 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Fri 9/41:21 pm -
1 stop3h 54m
Deal found 7/31$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/238:20 am -
2 stops13h 40m
Fri 9/253:50 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 7/31$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Tue 9/18:20 am -
2 stops13h 35m
Mon 9/75:40 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 8/3$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/285:45 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Fri 9/43:50 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 7/31$308

Find 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 August 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$196
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From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Des Moines
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One-way flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 9/23

6:30 am-10:17 am

1 stop3h 47m

Des Moines

Wed 9/23

2:46 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$281
Quickest round-trip

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 9/3

10:19 am-2:16 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

8:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop3h 30m

$281

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 11/5

5:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 11/9

4:25 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$286

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 9/18

8:14 pm-12:04 am

1 stop3h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

5:56 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$290

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 10/7

8:30 am-12:34 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Des Moines

Fri 10/9

6:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$290

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 8/31

4:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Fri 9/4

3:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$290

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 9/23

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

2:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$290

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 9/19

6:15 am-11:30 am

2 stops5h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

5:30 am-3:45 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$291

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 8/28

3:15 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Des Moines

Fri 9/4

1:21 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$299

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 9/1

8:20 am-9:55 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 9/7

5:40 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 20m

$304

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Compare providers for flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Milwaukee to Des Moines in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Milwaukee-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milwaukee-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Milwaukee-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines

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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 $196). Flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Milwaukee to Des Moines in about 3h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 33m. There are 310 mi between Milwaukee and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $196). Flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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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