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$105+ Cheap flights from Wisconsin to Des Moines (DSM)

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MKE — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from Wisconsin to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wisconsin to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(Southwest)
From Wisconsin to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Wisconsin to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wisconsin to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/188:20 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/278:00 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/268:01 amORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/26:03 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/184:37 pmORD - DSM
1 stop24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/276:32 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop26h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/129:00 amMSP - DSM
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Mon 7/142:39 pmDSM - MSP
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/11$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/116:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Sun 7/136:05 amDSM - ORD
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/11$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 10/13:10 pmORD - DSM
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Sat 10/47:25 amDSM - ORD
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/237:45 amMSP - DSM
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/306:50 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/107:30 pmMSP - DSM
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/135:00 amDSM - MSP
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/253:06 pmMSP - DSM
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/276:32 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/14:59 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Tue 7/85:52 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/10$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/201:06 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/247:32 amDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/136:30 amMSN - DSM
1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/156:45 pmDSM - MSN
1 stop3h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$259

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wisconsin 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wisconsin to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/18

8:20 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 7/27

8:00 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

8:01 am-9:24 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 8/2

6:03 pm-7:34 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$190

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/18

4:37 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop24h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 7/27

6:32 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop26h 58m

$192

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 7/12

9:00 am-10:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

2:39 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$199

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

2:00 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Des Moines

Sun 7/13

6:05 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 11m

$209

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/23

7:45 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Des Moines

Wed 7/30

6:50 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$219

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/10

7:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 7/13

5:00 am-9:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

$220

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 7/25

3:06 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 7/27

6:32 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$230

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 7/1

4:59 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

5:52 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$243

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 8/20

1:06 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 8/24

7:32 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$254

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Best time to book a flight from Wisconsin to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Wisconsin with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wisconsin to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wisconsin to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wisconsin to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Wisconsin to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Wisconsin to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Wisconsin, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wisconsin to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. American Airlines flights start at $110 while deals on Frontier start at $156 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wisconsin to Des Moines?

    When deciding which route to take from Wisconsin to Des Moines consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines, Minneapolis St Paul - Des Moines or Milwaukee-Mitchell - Des Moines as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wisconsin to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wisconsin to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wisconsin to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wisconsin to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wisconsin to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wisconsin to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Wisconsin to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 3 airlines flying from Wisconsin to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wisconsin 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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