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$71+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — DSM
Feb 15 — Feb 221
Sun 2/15
Sun 2/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington to Des Moines

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Most accurate provider

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$117
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$476
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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 16, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/191:16 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop27h 03m
Frontier
Fri 2/277:59 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop18h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 1/15$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/191:16 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop27h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/233:39 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/191:16 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop27h 03m
Frontier
Mon 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
SEA
2 stops17h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 1/15$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1512:00 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop28h 32m
Frontier
Fri 2/277:59 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop18h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 1/15$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 5/285:40 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 18m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/313:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/14$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1512:00 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop28h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/233:39 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/191:16 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop27h 03m
Frontier
Sun 2/227:45 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop17h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1512:00 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop28h 32m
Frontier
Mon 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
SEA
2 stops17h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 1/15$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/191:16 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop27h 03m
Frontier
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop17h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 1/15$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sun 2/2212:00 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop28h 32m
Frontier
Sun 3/17:27 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop17h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 6/115:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/143:11 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/14$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 8/135:42 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Tue 8/189:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/16$305

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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 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Washington

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Des Moines

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Price

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/19

1:16 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop27h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

3:39 pm-10:54 am

1 stop21h 15m

$161

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/19

1:16 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop27h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

7:45 pm-11:19 am

1 stop17h 34m

$229

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Sat 3/14

10:24 am-2:32 pm

2 stops26h 08m

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

8:21 pm-11:09 am

1 stop16h 48m

$324

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Wed 2/18

2:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

6:50 am-1:08 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$335

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/22

12:07 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 58m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

1:38 pm-12:24 am

1 stop12h 46m

$337

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Thu 2/19

6:58 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop26h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

8:21 pm-8:58 am

2 stops38h 37m

$342

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops13h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

5:09 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$344

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

2:00 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$351

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/17

11:15 pm-9:56 am

1 stop8h 41m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

12:25 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$351

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

5:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop6h 15m

$351

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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 5h 15m. 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 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 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$94Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$324Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$450Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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