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$62+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — DSM
Jun 14 — Jun 211
Sun 6/14
Sun 6/21
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 May 15, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/911:33 am
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Tue 6/169:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/12$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 6/911:33 am
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/143:11 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/14$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/75:44 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Tue 6/169:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/14$164
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares 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 5/14$172
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares 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 5/10$174
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/215:40 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 18m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/243:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/10$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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
Tue 6/169:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/14$189
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/27:50 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 41m
Frontier
Mon 6/82:16 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop21h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/187:41 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Wed 6/242:16 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop21h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$280
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:41 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 37m
Frontier
Mon 10/122:31 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop21h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Mon 6/88:20 pm
SEA
-
DSM
2 stops39h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/159:56 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop14h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 6/307:41 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/610:01 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop14h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$314

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 May 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$62
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$546
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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 May 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Tue 9/15

6:30 am-2:07 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

4:15 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$321

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Tue 6/9

5:14 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

5:50 am-12:15 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$359
Quickest round-trip

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Tue 7/21

1:41 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

11:34 am-3:11 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$371

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/30

2:15 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

6:25 am-2:20 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$392

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Tue 6/9

5:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 6/16

3:45 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$392

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Fri 8/21

6:50 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

5:56 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$399

BellinghamDes Moines

BLI - DSM

BLIDSM

Bellingham

Mon 6/8

9:54 am-9:06 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 6/11

8:36 pm-9:04 am

1 stop14h 28m

$410

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Thu 7/2

8:51 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops23h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

7:00 am-3:53 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$413

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 6/8

5:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 6/15

4:40 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 50m

$427

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Thu 8/27

11:20 pm-9:33 am

1 stop8h 13m

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

3:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$427

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from State of Washington to Des Moines?

The best time to book flights from State of Washington to Des Moines is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Des Moines (average of $125). 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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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 22m. The distance between State of Washington and Des Moines is about 1302 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?

    $117 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 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Des Moines (average of $125). 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 May 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$145Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$496Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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