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$185+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee (DSM - MKE)

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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MKE
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$280
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$438
From Des Moines to Milwaukee-Mitchell
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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 July 1, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/297:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Mon 9/17:55 amMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/28$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/165:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/206:27 amMKE - DSM
1 stop17h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 7/1510:56 amDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Sat 7/195:30 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/29$387
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/252:00 pmDSM - MKE
3 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/274:37 pmMKE - DSM
3 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 7/1511:23 amDSM - MKE
2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/195:31 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$692

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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 July 1, 2025.
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Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Fri 8/29

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 9/1

7:55 am-11:05 am

1 stop3h 10m

$216

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Wed 7/16

5:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 7/20

6:27 am-11:44 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$377

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

10:56 am-2:52 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 7/19

5:30 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop3h 27m

$387

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Fri 7/25

2:00 pm-3:42 pm

3 stops25h 42m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 7/27

4:37 pm-6:06 pm

3 stops25h 29m

$454

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

11:23 am-9:14 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 7/19

5:31 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$692

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

2:00 pm-3:42 pm

3 stops25h 42m

$185

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

5:52 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$194

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

5:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$254

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee (average of $280). Flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 July 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

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

    Currently priced at $280, 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 Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $305 and $377, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 26% 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?

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee (average of $280). Flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 Milwaukee

Discover the top 4 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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