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$132+ 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MKE
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Milwaukee

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 May 19, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 7/710:54 am
DSM
-
MKE
1 stop4h 15m
Delta
Tue 7/141:20 pm
MKE
-
DSM
1 stop3h 52m
Delta
Deal found 5/15$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 7/77:05 am
DSM
-
MKE
1 stop4h 12m
Delta
Sat 7/114:59 pm
MKE
-
DSM
1 stop3h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/15$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/81:30 pm
DSM
-
MKE
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Tue 6/96:00 am
MKE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 7/62:45 pm
DSM
-
MKE
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Thu 7/912:07 pm
MKE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/15$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 8/285:40 am
DSM
-
MKE
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Sun 8/305:25 pm
MKE
-
DSM
2 stops5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 7/95:10 am
DSM
-
MKE
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Sat 7/117:30 am
MKE
-
DSM
2 stops15h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 8/2911:32 am
DSM
-
MKE
1 stop4h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 9/25:00 am
MKE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 10/98:15 pm
DSM
-
MKE
1 stop3h 54m
United Airlines
Sun 10/118:45 pm
MKE
-
DSM
1 stop3h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/154:40 pm
DSM
-
MKE
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Sun 6/215:05 pm
MKE
-
DSM
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/16$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 10/910:55 am
DSM
-
MKE
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Sun 10/1112:44 pm
MKE
-
DSM
1 stop6h 28m
Delta
Deal found 5/15$383

Find 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 May 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$263
(Delta)

One-way from

$132
(Delta)
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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 May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

2:45 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 7/13

12:07 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$285
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Mon 7/6

2:45 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop3h 34m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/8

6:30 am-10:13 am

1 stop3h 43m

$285

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

7:05 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 12m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 7/9

8:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$285

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 7/12

6:30 am-10:13 am

1 stop3h 43m

$285

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Thu 7/9

10:25 am-4:02 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 7/14

3:59 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$285

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

1:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 6/9

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$305

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

5:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 6/19

5:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$327

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

9:13 am-5:13 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 9/2

10:45 am-2:16 pm

1 stop3h 31m

$346

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Fri 10/9

6:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 10/11

7:18 am-12:34 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$377

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Mon 6/15

4:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 6/21

5:05 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$382

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Milwaukee flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-Milwaukee flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 4h 46m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $285. Des Moines and Milwaukee are separated by a distance of 310 mi.

  • 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.

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