What’s the top layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Seattle?

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 89% of 1-stop itineraries from Des Moines to Seattle on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Seattle?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $239.

What’s the fastest layover option from Des Moines to Seattle?

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 02m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Des Moines to Seattle?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 50m.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Seattle?

A quick flight from Des Moines to Seattle can take about 11h 25m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $331. The distance from Des Moines to Seattle is about 1460 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Frontier, at $105, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Seattle.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Frontier is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Seattle one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Seattle for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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

When booking a flight from Des Moines to Seattle, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Seattle flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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-Seattle flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Seattle?

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

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

Tue 12/302:35 pmDSM - SEA

1 stop23h 55mFrontier

Fri 1/22:54 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop26h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$463

Sat 12/208:29 pmDSM - SEA

2 stops19h 25mFrontier

Fri 12/262:54 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop26h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$565

Thu 12/255:30 amDSM - SEA

1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/283:50 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$567

Tue 12/167:50 amDSM - SEA

1 stop14h 28mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/303:00 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$586

Fri 12/195:06 pmDSM - SEA

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/243:50 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$646

Tue 12/308:30 amDSM - SEA

2 stops42h 12mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/22:54 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$669

Wed 12/315:21 amDSM - SEA

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/42:52 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$675

Sat 12/201:24 pmDSM - SEA

1 stop11h 49mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/2512:59 amSEA - DSM

1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$691

Tue 12/1611:35 amDSM - SEA

2 stops12h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/3011:59 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$697

Best flights from Des Moines to Seattle
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Seattle that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Thu 1/88:30 amDSM - SEA

1 stop11h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1112:26 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop28h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$211

Sat 1/1011:42 amDSM - SEA

1 stop12h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/176:00 amSEA - DSM

1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$325

Sat 1/109:03 amDSM - SEA

2 stops11h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/173:30 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$331

Sat 1/246:24 amDSM - SEA

1 stop9h 57mDelta

Sat 1/316:05 amSEA - DSM

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$357

Wed 1/2112:05 pmDSM - SEA

2 stops10h 15mSouthwest

Sat 1/249:05 amSEA - DSM

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$374

Sun 1/258:30 amDSM - SEA

1 stop29h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/18:25 amSEA - DSM

2 stops11h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$320

Sat 1/245:24 amDSM - SEA

1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/317:00 amSEA - DSM

1 stop11h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$347

Tue 1/68:00 amDSM - SEA

1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/39:00 amSEA - DSM

2 stops9h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$356

Tue 1/2010:30 amDSM - SEA

1 stop6h 15mDelta

Sun 1/2510:59 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop9h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$361

Wed 1/215:30 amDSM - SEA

1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/249:00 amSEA - DSM

2 stops10h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$359

Sun 1/411:50 amDSM - SEA

1 stop24h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/89:23 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$366

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Seattle
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Seattle. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/88:30 amDSM - SEA

1 stop11h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1112:26 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop28h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$211

Thu 1/88:30 amDSM - SEA

1 stop11h 07mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/1512:19 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop29h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$236

Fri 1/98:17 pmDSM - SEA

1 stop19h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/175:36 pmSEA - DSM

2 stops26h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$245

Sat 1/1011:42 amDSM - SEA

1 stop12h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/176:00 amSEA - DSM

1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$325

Sat 1/105:30 amDSM - SEA

2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/173:30 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$331

Tue 1/206:24 amDSM - SEA

1 stop9h 57mDelta

Sat 1/246:05 amSEA - DSM

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$326

Sat 1/2411:35 amDSM - SEA

1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/317:00 amSEA - DSM

1 stop11h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$347

Sun 1/258:30 amDSM - SEA

1 stop29h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/15:36 pmSEA - DSM

1 stop14h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$308

One-way flights from Des Moines to Seattle
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Seattle. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sat 2/146:19 amDSM - SEA

1 stop10h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$148

Sun 1/254:30 pmDSM - SEA

2 stops20h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$152

Sat 1/246:24 amDSM - SEA

1 stop9h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$179

Thu 1/811:42 amDSM - SEA

1 stop12h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$183

Thu 1/154:30 pmDSM - SEA

2 stops46h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$188

Sat 2/1410:09 amDSM - SEA

2 stops15h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$193

Sat 2/149:04 amDSM - SEA

3 stops13h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$198

Sun 1/46:30 pmDSM - SEA

2 stops49h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$203

Sun 1/255:51 pmDSM - SEA

1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$214

Sat 1/2411:42 amDSM - SEA

2 stops12h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$224

Sat 1/247:50 amDSM - SEA

3 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$229

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Most trusted provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Round-trip from	$211 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$148 (Delta)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$538

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Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

8:30 am-5:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 1/11

12:26 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop28h 56m

$211

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

8:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop29h 26m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/1

8:25 am-10:09 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$320

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

11:42 am-10:20 pm

1 stop12h 38m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-5:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$325

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

9:03 am-6:28 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/17

3:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$331

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

5:24 am-1:49 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-8:04 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$347

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

8:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/3

9:00 am-8:34 pm

2 stops9h 34m

$356

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

6:24 am-2:21 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/31

6:05 am-5:08 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$357

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

5:30 am-9:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/24

9:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$359

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

10:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 1/25

10:59 pm-10:41 am

1 stop9h 42m

$361

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

11:50 am-10:11 am

1 stop24h 21m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/8

9:23 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop16h 17m

$366

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Seattle in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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-Seattle flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Seattle flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Seattle flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Seattle flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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-Seattle flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Seattle?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Seattle, you should look to book at least 11 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Seattle (average of $131). Flying from Des Moines to Seattle in December is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 SEA?

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Seattle in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Seattle?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Seattle flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Seattle. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,084 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Seattle?
A quick flight from Des Moines to Seattle can take about 11h 25m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $331. The distance from Des Moines to Seattle is about 1460 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Seattle round-trip?
Frontier, at $105, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Seattle.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Frontier is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Seattle one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Seattle for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Seattle that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Seattle flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Seattle?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Seattle.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Seattle?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Seattle 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 Seattle?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Seattle (average of $131). Flying from Des Moines to Seattle in December is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$120	Average$271	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$252	Average$399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$317	Average$429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$336	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$346	Average$506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$487	Average$616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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