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$118+ Cheap flights from Washington 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — DSM
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Washington to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/191:16 pm
SEA
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DSM
1 stop27h 03m
Frontier
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
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SEA
1 stop17h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/2212:00 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop28h 32m
Frontier
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop17h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/281:16 pm
SEA
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DSM
1 stop27h 26m
Frontier
Mon 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
SEA
2 stops22h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/59:25 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/157:27 pm
DSM
-
SEA
2 stops26h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/187:15 am
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop13h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 2/251:38 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop12h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/118:04 am
SEA
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DSM
1 stop11h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 2/161:38 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop12h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/2212:07 am
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop10h 58m
American Airlines
Thu 2/261:38 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop11h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1711:35 pm
PDX
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DSM
1 stop11h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 2/241:38 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop12h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/412:45 pm
PSC
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 2/88:00 am
DSM
-
PSC
2 stops15h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/118:04 am
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop9h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 2/151:38 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop12h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$345
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1411:59 pm
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop11h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 4/1811:58 am
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop12h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1012:40 am
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop8h 11m
Delta
Tue 2/174:20 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop6h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$351

Find flight deals from Washington to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

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3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$118
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$476
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington to Des Moines that are best for you.

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SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/19

1:16 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop27h 03m

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

7:27 pm-10:55 am

1 stop17h 28m

$134

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/22

12:00 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop28h 32m

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

7:27 pm-10:55 am

1 stop17h 28m

$183

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/11

8:04 am-9:07 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

1:38 pm-12:24 am

1 stop12h 46m

$330

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Thu 2/5

6:50 am-8:54 pm

2 stops12h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

4:22 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$344

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Wed 2/4

12:45 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

8:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$344

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Tue 2/10

12:40 am-10:51 am

1 stop8h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

6:50 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$351

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/17

5:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

1:30 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops11h 46m

$356

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/18

9:19 am-9:41 pm

2 stops10h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

9:04 am-1:49 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$356

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Sat 3/28

6:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

4:25 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$359

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Thu 2/19

11:48 am-10:19 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

7:44 pm-10:58 am

1 stop17h 14m

$360

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of Washington to Des Moines?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from State of Washington to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $347). 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 Washington 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 Washington?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Washington. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from State of Washington to Des Moines?

    Departing from State of Washington to Des Moines will take you 11h 03m. The distance between State of Washington and Des Moines is about 1460 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of Washington to Des Moines one-way?

    $101 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $142 and $142, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from State of Washington to Des Moines?

    When deciding which route to take from State of Washington to Des Moines consider Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Des Moines, Portland - Des Moines or Spokane - Des Moines as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington 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 State of Washington to Des Moines?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from State of Washington to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $347). 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 6 airlines flying from Washington to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$94Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$324Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$450Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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