$274+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Madison (DSM - MSN)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSN
Nov 3 — Nov 101
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to MadisonExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 4, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 4, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 12/37:31 pm -
1 stop4h 37m
Sun 12/68:45 pm -
1 stop3h 48m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/166:55 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Tue 10/206:49 am -
1 stop3h 42m
Deal found 10/1![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/167:31 pm -
1 stop4h 41m
Sun 10/185:00 am -
1 stop3h 56m
Deal found 10/3![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 9/306:55 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Tue 10/65:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 9/29![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 10/156:55 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Mon 10/196:49 am -
1 stop3h 42m
Deal found 9/30![United Airlines logo]()
$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/136:45 pm -
1 stop4h 22m
Mon 11/165:45 pm -
1 stop5h 57m
Deal found 10/3![United Airlines logo]()
$558
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/117:29 am -
1 stop3h 58m
Tue 10/137:04 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 10/2![American Airlines logo]()
$564
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/186:55 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Thu 10/228:50 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$597
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/116:55 am -
1 stop3h 18m
Tue 10/131:29 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 10/2![Delta logo]()
$656
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/118:00 am -
1 stop5h 37m
Tue 10/138:17 am -
1 stop5h 58m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$744
Best flights from Des Moines to MadisonDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Madison that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Madison that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 12/37:31 pm -
1 stop4h 37m
Sun 12/68:45 pm -
1 stop3h 48m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/156:55 am -
1 stop3h 18m
Mon 10/196:00 am -
1 stop4h 11m
Deal found 9/29![Delta logo]()
$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/163:11 pm -
1 stop4h 16m
Sun 10/188:17 am -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Fri 10/167:31 pm -
1 stop4h 41m
Sun 10/185:00 am -
1 stop3h 56m
Deal found 10/2![American Airlines logo]()
$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/166:55 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Tue 10/206:49 am -
1 stop3h 42m
Deal found 10/1![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:59 am -
1 stop24h 59m
Sun 10/186:00 pm -
2 stops25h 30m
Deal found 10/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$966
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 10/156:55 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Mon 10/196:49 am -
1 stop3h 42m
Deal found 9/30![United Airlines logo]()
$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/186:55 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Thu 10/228:50 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$597
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to MadisonDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Madison. Data last updated October 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Madison. Data last updated October 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/117:29 am -
1 stop3h 58m
Tue 10/137:04 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 10/2![American Airlines logo]()
$564
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/116:55 am -
1 stop3h 18m
Tue 10/131:29 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 10/2![Delta logo]()
$656
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/118:00 am -
1 stop5h 37m
Tue 10/138:17 am -
1 stop5h 58m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$744
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 10/156:55 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Mon 10/196:49 am -
1 stop3h 42m
Deal found 9/30![United Airlines logo]()
$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/166:55 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Tue 10/206:49 am -
1 stop3h 42m
Deal found 10/1![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/167:31 pm -
1 stop4h 41m
Sun 10/185:00 am -
1 stop3h 56m
Deal found 10/3![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:59 am -
1 stop24h 59m
Sun 10/186:00 pm -
2 stops25h 30m
Deal found 10/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$966
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/186:55 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Thu 10/228:50 am -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 10/2![United Airlines logo]()
$597
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/136:45 pm -
1 stop4h 22m
Mon 11/165:45 pm -
1 stop5h 57m
Deal found 10/3![United Airlines logo]()
$558
One-way flights from Des Moines to MadisonSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Madison. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Madison. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/136:45 pm -
1 stop4h 22m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/3![United Airlines logo]()
$274
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Madison
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Madison (MSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $309 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $274 (United Airlines) |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Madison 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
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DSM Des Moines - MSN Madison Truax Field
DSMMSN
Des Moines
Fri 11/13
6:45 pm-11:07 pm
1 stop4h 22m
Madison Truax Field
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$274
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesMadison
DSM Des Moines - MSN Madison Truax Field
DSMMSN
Des Moines
Sun 11/22
3:19 pm-7:07 pm
1 stop3h 48m
Madison Truax Field
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$274
Des MoinesMadison
DSM Des Moines - MSN Madison Truax Field
DSMMSN
Des Moines
Thu 12/3
7:31 pm-12:08 am
1 stop4h 37m
Madison Truax Field
Sun 12/6
8:45 pm-12:33 am
1 stop3h 48m
$309
Des MoinesMadison
DSM Des Moines - MSN Madison Truax Field
DSMMSN
Des Moines
Thu 10/15
6:55 am-10:13 am
1 stop3h 18m
Madison Truax Field
Mon 10/19
6:00 am-10:11 am
1 stop4h 11m
$339
Des MoinesMadison
DSM Des Moines - MSN Madison Truax Field
DSMMSN
Des Moines
Fri 10/16
3:11 pm-7:27 pm
1 stop4h 16m
Madison Truax Field
Sun 10/18
8:17 am-12:32 pm
1 stop4h 15m
$339
Des MoinesMadison
DSM Des Moines - MSN Madison Truax Field
DSMMSN
Des Moines
Fri 10/16
7:31 pm-12:12 am
1 stop4h 41m
Madison Truax Field
Sun 10/18
5:00 am-8:56 am
1 stop3h 56m
$339
Des MoinesMadison
DSM Des Moines - MSN Madison Truax Field
DSMMSN
Des Moines
Fri 10/16
6:55 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop3h 40m
Madison Truax Field
Tue 10/20
6:49 am-10:31 am
1 stop3h 42m
$339
Des MoinesMadison
DSM Des Moines - MSN Madison Truax Field
DSMMSN
Des Moines
Thu 10/15
6:55 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop3h 40m
Madison Truax Field
Mon 10/19
6:49 am-10:31 am
1 stop3h 42m
$484
Des MoinesMadison
DSM Des Moines - MSN Madison Truax Field
DSMMSN
Des Moines
Sun 10/18
6:55 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop3h 40m
Madison Truax Field
Thu 10/22
8:50 am-4:20 pm
1 stop7h 30m
$597
Des MoinesMadison
DSM Des Moines - MSN Madison Truax Field
DSMMSN
Des Moines
Fri 10/16
8:59 am-9:58 am
1 stop24h 59m
Madison Truax Field
Sun 10/18
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
2 stops25h 30m
$966
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Madison in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Madison flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Madison flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Madison flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Madison flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Madison flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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