Cheap flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee (DSM - MKE) from $264

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — MKE
Apr 3 — Apr 101

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 March 29, 2024.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$315

Round-trip from

$263
High demand for flights, 36% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 33% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Des Moines to Milwaukee-Mitchell

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Milwaukee?

Leaving on a Saturday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 54% on the overall cost on flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Milwaukee?

The best pricing can be found in the month of December. Prices to Milwaukee from Des Moines average $421. You can even find prices in December for less than $421, as users have found deals to Milwaukee from as low as $281. The month of November appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Milwaukee from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 56%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Milwaukee (DSM - MKE)?

When flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Delta flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Des Moines and Milwaukee. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Des Moines to Milwaukee. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 5/46:45 amDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Wed 5/87:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/28$264
Wed 4/2411:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 11mDelta
Sun 4/283:16 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/28$294
Tue 4/911:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 04mDelta
Wed 4/103:00 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/27$435
Mon 4/85:59 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Wed 4/1710:58 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/28$449
Sat 5/47:04 amDSM - MKE
2 stops13h 44mDelta
Wed 5/87:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/28$460
Fri 4/512:05 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Sun 4/76:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/29$476

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Milwaukee. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Des Moines and landing in Milwaukee. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sat 4/1311:56 amDSM - MKE
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/154:46 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$422
Wed 4/241:00 pmDSM - MKE
2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/288:15 amMKE - DSM
2 stops8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,075

Cheap Des Moines to Milwaukee flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Milwaukee specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Prices were last updated on March 29, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Des Moines to Milwaukee in March and April 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 4/2411:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 11mDelta
Sun 4/283:16 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/28$294
Sat 4/1311:56 amDSM - MKE
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/154:46 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$422
Tue 4/911:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 04mDelta
Wed 4/103:00 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/27$435
Mon 4/85:59 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Wed 4/1710:58 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/28$449
Fri 4/512:05 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Sun 4/76:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/29$476
Mon 4/86:37 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1711:00 amMKE - DSM
2 stops12h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$511
Wed 4/248:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/287:00 amMKE - DSM
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$530
Fri 3/294:21 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/319:57 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$548
Sat 4/136:00 amDSM - MKE
2 stops14h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/158:15 amMKE - DSM
2 stops13h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$606

Des Moines to Milwaukee 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Milwaukee in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Des Moines to Milwaukee in March and April 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 5/46:45 amDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Wed 5/87:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/28$264
Wed 4/2411:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 11mDelta
Sun 4/283:16 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/28$294
Sat 4/1311:56 amDSM - MKE
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/154:46 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$422
Tue 4/911:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 04mDelta
Wed 4/103:00 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/27$435
Mon 4/85:59 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Wed 4/1710:58 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/28$449
Sat 5/47:04 amDSM - MKE
2 stops13h 44mDelta
Wed 5/87:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/28$460
Fri 4/512:05 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Sun 4/76:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/29$476
Mon 4/86:37 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1711:00 amMKE - DSM
2 stops12h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$511
Wed 4/248:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/287:00 amMKE - DSM
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$530

Des Moines to Milwaukee flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Des Moines to Milwaukee for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Des Moines to Milwaukee. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Mon 4/85:59 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Wed 4/1710:58 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/28$449
Fri 4/512:05 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Sun 4/76:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/29$476
Mon 4/86:37 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1711:00 amMKE - DSM
2 stops12h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$511
Fri 4/58:00 amDSM - MKE
2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/77:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/29$655
Fri 4/58:00 amDSM - MKE
2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/77:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$700
Fri 4/58:00 amDSM - MKE
2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/75:15 amMKE - DSM
2 stops7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,047
Fri 4/58:00 amDSM - MKE
2 stops9h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/712:00 pmMKE - DSM
2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,105

Find flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee within your budget

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 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.

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Des MoinesMilwaukee-Mitchell

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

1 stop5h 32m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 5/8

1 stop4h 18m

$264

Des MoinesMilwaukee-Mitchell

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Wed 4/24

1 stop3h 11m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 4/28

1 stop5h 38m

$294

Des MoinesMilwaukee-Mitchell

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Sat 4/13

1 stop6h 12m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 4/15

1 stop5h 14m

$422

Des MoinesMilwaukee-Mitchell

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Tue 4/9

1 stop3h 04m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 4/10

1 stop5h 54m

$435

Des MoinesMilwaukee-Mitchell

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Mon 4/8

1 stop4h 14m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 4/17

1 stop5h 28m

$449

Des MoinesMilwaukee-Mitchell

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Sat 5/4

2 stops13h 44m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 5/8

1 stop4h 18m

$460

Des MoinesMilwaukee-Mitchell

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Mon 4/8

1 stop3h 51m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 4/17

2 stops12h 43m

$511

Des MoinesMilwaukee-Mitchell

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Wed 4/24

1 stop3h 27m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 4/28

2 stops15h 15m

$530

Des MoinesMilwaukee-Mitchell

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Sat 4/13

2 stops14h 53m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 4/15

2 stops13h 29m

$606

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Deals found on 3/28

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Milwaukee?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Milwaukee. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Milwaukee flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Milwaukee by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Milwaukee by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $441. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee (average of $263). Flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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.

January

$270

February

$277

March

$285

April

$317

May

$338

June

$385

July

$379

August

$343

September

$317

October

$296

November

$296

December

$263

Temperature and rainfall in Milwaukee by month

Plan your trip to Milwaukee by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MKE

Temperature

21.2 - 73.4 °F

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 March 29, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Des Moines to Milwaukee to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.4
Good
11,470 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.3
Good
15,181 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $264, but on average you can expect to pay $516.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Milwaukee for under $500?

    There are currently 7+ open flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

    Currently priced at $264, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Milwaukee and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $422 and $511, respectively. Delta is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Milwaukee?

  • What does DSM to MKE mean?

    This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE). Codes like Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Milwaukee flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Milwaukee flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/29.

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