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$115+ 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 7/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — DSM
Jun 20 — Jun 271
Sat 6/20
Sat 6/27
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 May 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Tue 6/1611:00 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 6/175:00 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2711:50 am
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 8/2910:29 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Wed 5/275:11 pm
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop15h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/284:41 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop26h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/166:30 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop3h 44m
Delta
Wed 6/176:08 am
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop4h 42m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$277
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sun 11/110:30 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop15h 26m
Frontier
Fri 11/62:51 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/18$282
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/49:37 pm
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop15h 54m
Frontier
Mon 6/82:16 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop6h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/17$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Thu 8/136:25 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop3h 53m
Delta
Wed 8/1910:59 am
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop3h 58m
Delta
Deal found 5/20$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 8/276:25 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop3h 53m
Delta
Sat 8/2912:19 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop3h 58m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 7/81:00 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 7/126:00 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/36:30 am
MSN
-
DSM
1 stop5h 54m
Delta
Mon 6/86:03 pm
DSM
-
MSN
1 stop4h 59m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 8/148:27 am
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Wed 8/196:56 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Wed 7/89:13 pm
ORD
-
DSM
2 stops24h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/1310:01 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop31h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$298

Find 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 May 21, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$115
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$356
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Wed 6/3

6:30 am-12:24 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

6:03 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$294
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/18

3:40 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

10:54 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$299

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/1

3:40 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Des Moines

Fri 7/3

2:45 pm-3:58 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$299

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 6/15

7:54 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 6/21

2:45 pm-3:58 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$299

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 6/26

5:40 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

5:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 35m

$307

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Sat 6/6

3:53 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 6/7

6:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$309

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/8

6:30 am-10:13 am

1 stop3h 43m

Des Moines

Sun 7/12

5:52 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$313

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/7

2:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 8/9

3:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$319

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/8

5:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

1:30 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$319

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/18

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

5:20 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 50m

$319

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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 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $293. 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.

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Top airline flying from Wisconsin to Des Moines

Discover the top airline 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 May 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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