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$84+ 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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — DSM
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$102
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$84
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$458
From Washington to Des Moines
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/259:28 amPDX - DSM
Nonstop3h 24mAllegiant Air
Sun 9/287:00 amDSM - PDX
Nonstop3h 38mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/2$102
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:35 amPDX - DSM
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Mon 7/217:33 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$176
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/256:05 amPDX - DSM
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/287:00 amDSM - PDX
Nonstop3h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$184
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/256:25 amSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 23mFrontier
Mon 7/287:33 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop7h 01mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$211
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/117:55 pmBLI - DSM
1 stop14h 32mAllegiant Air
Mon 9/153:30 pmDSM - BLI
1 stop9h 43mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/3$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 8/216:50 amPSC - DSM
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Tue 8/262:49 pmDSM - PSC
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/3$269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/113:31 pmBLI - DSM
2 stops21h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/153:30 pmDSM - BLI
1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/233:20 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/293:48 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/3010:40 amPDX - DSM
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Mon 10/64:35 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/81:30 pmGEG - DSM
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/98:16 amDSM - GEG
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 9/236:00 amSEA - DSM
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Tue 9/3010:20 amDSM - SEA
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/2$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/87:10 amGEG - DSM
2 stops11h 49mDelta
Tue 9/97:00 amDSM - GEG
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/1$322

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Washington

Fly to

Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Thu 9/25

9:28 am-2:52 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

7:00 am-8:38 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$102

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Fri 7/18

6:35 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

7:33 pm-12:16 am

1 stop6h 43m

$176

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Thu 9/25

6:05 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

7:00 am-8:38 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$184

SeattleDes Moines

SEA - DSM

SEADSM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 7/25

6:25 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

7:33 pm-12:34 am

1 stop7h 01m

$211

BellinghamDes Moines

BLI - DSM

BLIDSM

Bellingham

Thu 9/11

7:55 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop14h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

3:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$255

PascoDes Moines

PSC - DSM

PSCDSM

Pasco Tri Cities

Thu 8/21

6:50 am-2:09 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Des Moines

Tue 8/26

2:49 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$269

BellinghamDes Moines

BLI - DSM

BLIDSM

Bellingham

Thu 9/11

3:31 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops21h 09m

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

3:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$291

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Thu 10/23

3:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

3:48 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$294

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Tue 9/30

10:40 am-9:25 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

4:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$306

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG - DSM

GEGDSM

Spokane

Mon 9/8

1:30 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

8:16 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$317

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from State of Washington to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from State of Washington to Des Moines as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Washington to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of Washington to Des Moines one-way?

    $84 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $85 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of Washington to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from State of Washington to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$115Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$167Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$415Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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