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$86+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Maryland

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DSM — BWI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Maryland

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

Round-trip from

$174
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$86
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$424
From Des Moines to Maryland
One-way flight from Des Moines to Maryland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Maryland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Maryland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

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 7/186:00 amDSM - BWI
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/217:10 amBWI - DSM
1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 9/85:30 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Wed 9/104:45 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$201
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.
Sat 8/165:12 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Mon 8/1811:34 amPHL - DSM
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/10$204
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.
Sat 7/261:13 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/313:21 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop8h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$212
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 8/68:00 amDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/138:15 amPHL - DSM
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$215
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 8/66:00 amDSM - PHL
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/1310:24 amPHL - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$225
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:41 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop7h 08mFrontier
Mon 9/226:19 amPHL - DSM
1 stop14h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$234
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.
Thu 8/286:12 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:54 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$271
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/14:35 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Tue 10/71:25 pmBWI - DSM
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$276
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.
Sat 8/95:59 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Tue 8/126:00 amBWI - DSM
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/10$283
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.
Sat 7/191:13 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/241:05 pmIAD - DSM
3 stops10h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$296
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.
Thu 11/65:45 amDSM - DCA
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Sun 11/96:00 amDCA - DSM
2 stops6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$298

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Maryland 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 Des Moines to Maryland that are best for you.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Maryland

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop24h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 7/21

7:10 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$174

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Mon 9/8

5:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/10

4:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$201

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

5:12 pm-12:56 am

1 stop6h 44m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/18

11:34 am-5:12 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$204

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

1:13 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop24h 13m

Philadelphia

Thu 7/31

3:21 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$212

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

8:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Philadelphia

Wed 8/13

8:15 am-2:41 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$215

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

6:00 am-9:34 am

Nonstop2h 34m

Philadelphia

Wed 8/13

10:24 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$225

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

8:41 pm-4:49 am

1 stop7h 08m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/22

6:19 am-7:56 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$234

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Thu 8/28

6:12 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/2

6:54 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$271

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Wed 10/1

4:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/7

1:25 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$276

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

5:59 pm-12:54 am

1 stop5h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/11

4:39 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$283

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Maryland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Maryland

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Maryland (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to Maryland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 DSM to MD?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Maryland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Maryland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maryland ranges from 2.9 - 4.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Maryland when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Maryland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Maryland, 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 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Maryland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maryland. 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 Maryland. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Maryland, 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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Maryland?

    If you book a flight to Maryland from Des Moines, you will be flying from 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 Des Moines to Maryland one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $86. Users have also found prices from $91 and $96 on Southwest and Allegiant Air, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Maryland (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to Maryland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Maryland

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$255Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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