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$85+ 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — DSM
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
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 March 18, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/45:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Tue 6/99:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/15$155
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 6/45:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/73:11 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/14$184
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/75:44 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Tue 6/99:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$191
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/115:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/143:11 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/18$204
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sun 4/267:12 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 57m
Frontier
Mon 5/48:23 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop15h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 7/165:35 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Tue 7/219:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/14$210
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:40 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 18m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/313:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/13$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 6/45:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/113:08 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sun 6/75:44 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/113:08 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/14$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 7/25:35 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/53:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/18$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/158:07 pm
SEA
-
DSM
2 stops22h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/202:04 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop21h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$236
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 4/912:42 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop28h 32m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop15h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$261

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 March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$155
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$85
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,004
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/15

8:07 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops22h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

2:04 pm-9:27 am

1 stop21h 23m

$273

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Sat 4/11

4:01 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

5:17 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$393

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/15

1:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

4:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

$405

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-5:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

3:15 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$407
Quickest round-trip

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Sat 4/18

1:11 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

5:17 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$410

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Thu 5/28

2:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

8:40 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 15m

$410

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Tue 6/9

10:20 am-9:40 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

6:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop4h 55m

$415

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/23

11:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop9h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

2:10 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$416

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Fri 5/29

2:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

8:40 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 15m

$427

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Tue 4/21

4:01 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

5:17 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$434

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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 $166). Flying from State of Washington to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 5h 41m. The distance between State of Washington and Des Moines is about 1241 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 Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $142 and $159, 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 Pasco Tri Cities - 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 $166). Flying from State of Washington to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$94Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$450Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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