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$69+ 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 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$69
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

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October

Average price

$423
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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 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop28h 32mFrontier
Sun 3/17:27 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop17h 52mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 3/3112:07 amSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/72:18 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop11h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/17:30 amDSM - SEA
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 amSEA - DSM
1 stop11h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/151:38 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop11h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/121:16 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop27h 03mFrontier
Sun 2/157:27 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop17h 52mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 3/1212:13 amSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/261:38 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop12h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/281:53 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Wed 2/46:54 amDSM - PDX
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 1/7$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Sat 1/318:04 amSEA - DSM
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/36:07 amDSM - SEA
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Sat 2/78:04 amSEA - DSM
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/1410:04 amDSM - SEA
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Mon 1/268:04 amSEA - DSM
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/2911:42 amDSM - SEA
1 stop12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 3/1211:59 pmGEG - DSM
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/176:23 pmDSM - GEG
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 1/315:00 amPSC - DSM
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/145:03 pmDSM - PSC
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$280

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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 8, 2026.
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SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/22

12:00 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop28h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops26h 32m

$185

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/31

12:07 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 58m

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

2:18 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$223

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Wed 1/28

1:53 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

6:54 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$265

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Tue 2/24

11:35 pm-8:50 am

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

3:08 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$265

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Thu 3/12

11:59 pm-10:34 am

1 stop8h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

6:23 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$279

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Sat 1/31

5:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

5:03 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$280

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Wed 2/4

6:50 am-3:41 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

4:22 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$280

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Fri 2/6

6:50 am-8:54 pm

2 stops12h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

4:22 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$294

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/12

1:16 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop27h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

7:27 pm-8:51 am

2 stops15h 24m

$301

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Tue 4/14

8:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

11:58 am-10:32 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$320

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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.

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  • 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 31m. The distance between State of Washington and Des Moines is about 1466 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 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 $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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$94Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$427FlexibilityNo 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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