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$77+ Cheap flights from Wisconsin 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — DSM
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wisconsin to Des Moines

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 January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/37:37 am
ORD
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DSM
Nonstop1h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 3/31:38 pm
DSM
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ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/82:56 pm
ORD
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DSM
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Sat 4/115:00 pm
DSM
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ORD
Nonstop1h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$164
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/712:57 pm
ORD
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DSM
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 3/96:49 pm
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$171
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/127:37 am
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 2/167:44 pm
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$173
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/36:15 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop4h 02m
Delta
Tue 3/34:20 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop5h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/127:37 am
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 2/155:00 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/81:57 pm
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Sat 4/1112:29 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop3h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/278:55 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
Sun 3/15:00 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/46:15 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop4h 02m
Delta
Sat 3/76:50 am
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop3h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/196:45 am
MSP
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DSM
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Sun 2/227:45 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop13h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$193
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 2/263:45 pm
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Mon 3/25:20 am
DSM
-
ORD
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/197:00 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop16h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop17h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$197

Find flight deals from Wisconsin to Des Moines

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One-way from

$77
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wisconsin to Des Moines that are best for you.

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ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

10:10 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

5:00 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$164

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

7:37 am-9:01 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

5:00 am-6:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$179

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

10:18 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

5:00 am-6:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$179

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

1:26 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

10:34 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$184

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

8:55 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

5:00 am-6:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$187

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

6:15 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 02m

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$191

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

6:15 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 02m

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

6:50 am-10:25 am

1 stop3h 35m

$191

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

2:05 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

6:19 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$191

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 02m

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

4:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$191

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

8:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$191

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Best time to book a flight from Wisconsin to Des Moines

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wisconsin to Des Moines (average of $198). Flying from Wisconsin to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Wisconsin to Des Moines?

    A quick flight from Wisconsin to Des Moines can take about 1h 19m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $164. There are 298 mi between Wisconsin and Des Moines. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Madison Truax Field - 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wisconsin to Des Moines (average of $198). Flying from Wisconsin to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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 2 airlines flying from Wisconsin to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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