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$124+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington

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DSM — SEA
Apr 19 — Apr 261
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Washington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop15h 13m
Frontier
Sun 4/197:12 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/273:12 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 42m
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/105:29 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 23m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/272:04 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop21h 23m
Frontier
Tue 5/57:50 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$228
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/43:08 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/115:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/15$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/38:14 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop17h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/147:12 pm
SEA
-
DSM
2 stops47h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/143:11 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/215:44 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/12:04 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop21h 23m
Frontier
Tue 5/57:50 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/272:04 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop21h 23m
Frontier
Sun 5/37:12 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop22h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$257
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/12:04 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop23h 38m
Frontier
Mon 5/411:58 am
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop5h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Mon 5/48:23 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop15h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1111:37 am
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop9h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/99:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/185:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 7/289:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Tue 8/1111:34 am
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/19$280

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Washington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Washington flight deals. Data was last updated March 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$124
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$526
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Seattle/Tacoma Intl flight deals.
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From Des Moines to Washington
One-way flight from Des Moines to Washington
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

6:55 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 20m

Spokane

Tue 5/12

6:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$351

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

6:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/20

1:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$367

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Tue 5/19

1:04 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops12h 14m

Spokane

Tue 5/26

10:40 pm-11:08 am

1 stop10h 28m

$396

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

5:30 am-9:46 am

1 stop6h 16m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/14

12:22 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$398

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

4:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/23

6:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$405

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

1:45 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 5/11

11:40 am-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$410

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

5:30 am-9:48 am

1 stop6h 18m

Portland

Sun 4/26

4:15 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$422

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

4:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 50m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 5/8

5:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$425

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

12:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 5/11

10:55 am-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$425

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

5:35 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Spokane

Mon 9/7

6:05 am-2:07 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$427

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $131). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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 Washington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington. 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 Washington. Reviews last updated March 20, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Washington. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Washington. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to State of Washington?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to State of Washington can take about 5h 20m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $351. Des Moines and State of Washington are separated by a distance of 1241 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to State of Washington one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to State of Washington are Frontier ($89), Delta ($109), and American Airlines ($158).

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to State of Washington?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Washington 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 State of Washington?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $131). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Washington. 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$115Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$300Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$506Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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