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$145+ 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — DSM
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Wed 12/176:00 amPSC - DSM
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Fri 1/164:21 pmDSM - PSC
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/12$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:33 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop17h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/114:30 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops29h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/302:52 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/115:24 amDSM - SEA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$447
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:55 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Tue 1/610:59 amDSM - SEA
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/11$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:20 amSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 50mSouthwest
Tue 1/612:05 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/182:29 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/228:29 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$564
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/305:35 amSEA - DSM
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Sun 1/114:40 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$570
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:05 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop15h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/38:29 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops47h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$585
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 12/198:45 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop23h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops22h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$587
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/251:40 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/295:21 amDSM - PDX
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$589
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/182:29 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops22h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$599
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1412:48 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop28h 15mFrontier
Sat 12/208:29 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops19h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$616

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 December 12, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$608
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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 December 12, 2025.
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

Sun 1/4

1:25 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops28h 19m

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

8:30 am-5:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$289

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops13h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

5:09 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$294

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Tue 1/27

5:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

5:09 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$335

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Sat 2/14

8:04 am-10:04 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

11:27 am-8:01 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$341

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-8:04 pm

1 stop11h 04m

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$344

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Sat 1/10

5:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

1:35 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$354

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 1/26

8:04 am-9:04 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

11:42 am-10:20 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$355

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Mon 1/26

11:05 am-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

12:05 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$369

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Mon 1/26

1:24 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

8:10 am-6:56 pm

2 stops12h 46m

$369

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-5:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-8:22 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$386

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Best time to book a flight from Washington to Des Moines

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from State of Washington to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 49% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of Washington to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State of Washington to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 04m. 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$94Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$450Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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