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$252+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee (DSM - MKE)

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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MKE
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Milwaukee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:50 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Thu 12/256:25 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Deal found 11/2$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/56:50 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Sat 12/65:43 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/4$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/56:50 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Sun 12/76:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/4$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 12/56:15 amDSM - MKE
2 stops5h 45mSouthwest
Sun 12/73:45 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/206:50 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/248:44 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/216:50 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/307:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 11/201:53 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/238:13 amMKE - DSM
1 stop24h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$402
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/217:46 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop23h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/237:43 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop21h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/186:40 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop23h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/223:39 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop21h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:15 amDSM - MKE
2 stops5h 45mSouthwest
Sun 11/235:50 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$432

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Milwaukee

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Milwaukee (MKE). 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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$252
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$719
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee 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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee that are best for you.

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Milwaukee

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Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Thu 12/18

6:50 am-10:34 am

1 stop3h 44m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 12/25

6:25 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 03m

$252

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

6:45 am-10:21 am

1 stop3h 36m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 2/22

6:30 am-10:17 am

1 stop3h 47m

$261

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

6:24 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/13

6:30 am-10:14 am

1 stop3h 44m

$263

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

6:50 am-10:34 am

1 stop3h 44m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 12/6

5:43 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop3h 32m

$269

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

6:20 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 3/28

3:15 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$287

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

6:10 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 25m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 2/22

5:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops6h 00m

$292

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

6:15 am-12:00 pm

2 stops5h 45m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 12/7

3:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$312

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Deals found on 11/2

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee

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 Milwaukee in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Milwaukee flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Milwaukee flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Milwaukee flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Milwaukee flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Milwaukee flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee (average of $188). Flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Milwaukee

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee. Reviews last updated November 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Milwaukee. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee can take about 3h 44m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $252. Des Moines and Milwaukee are separated by a distance of 310 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee round-trip?

    Currently priced at $184, United Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Milwaukee and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $188 and $261, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee (average of $188). Flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 Des Moines to Milwaukee

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee. 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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