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$163+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington

DSM — SEA
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Washington

Thu 12/38:35 pm -
1 stop21h 05m
Wed 12/94:58 pm -
1 stop24h 44m
Deal found 11/7$289
Thu 12/248:26 pm -
1 stop17h 56m
Wed 12/301:37 pm -
1 stop27h 54m
Deal found 11/7$337
Thu 12/39:30 am -
1 stop8h 48m
Thu 12/102:05 pm -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 11/5$355
Wed 12/27:14 am -
1 stop8h 18m
Sat 12/51:03 pm -
1 stop8h 27m
Deal found 11/8$363
Wed 12/26:41 am -
1 stop7h 32m
Sat 12/59:59 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Deal found 11/8$368
Sat 12/58:10 am -
1 stop7h 49m
Sat 12/123:28 pm -
1 stop7h 12m
Deal found 11/7$377
Sat 12/55:15 pm -
1 stop6h 06m
Sat 12/128:30 am -
2 stops10h 55m
Deal found 11/8$382
Wed 12/28:00 am -
2 stops11h 53m
Sat 12/59:00 am -
2 stops8h 19m
Deal found 11/8$389
Tue 12/17:24 pm -
1 stop7h 18m
Sat 12/511:39 pm -
1 stop7h 13m
Deal found 11/6$392
Thu 12/31:23 pm -
1 stop7h 01m
Tue 12/89:01 am -
2 stops9h 32m
Deal found 11/9$397
Fri 12/113:31 pm -
1 stop10h 17m
Wed 12/167:10 am -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/8$402
Thu 12/311:01 am -
1 stop8h 09m
Mon 12/76:00 am -
1 stop8h 11m
Deal found 11/9$407

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Washington

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Frontier)

One-way from

$163
(Gotogate)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$455
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. 12% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

6:41 am-12:31 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sat 12/5

1:23 pm-8:47 pm

2 stops9h 24m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

1:15 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM Des Moines - GEG Spokane

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

9:31 pm-8:36 am

1 stop13h 05m

Spokane

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$210

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM Des Moines - GEG Spokane

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Sun 12/20

5:40 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Spokane

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$234

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

8:30 pm-3:12 pm

1 stop20h 42m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sun 12/20

7:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop8h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

9:55 am-9:50 pm

2 stops13h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$274

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM Des Moines - GEG Spokane

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Thu 11/26

6:10 am-9:55 am

1 stop5h 45m

Spokane

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM Des Moines - GEG Spokane

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

11:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops14h 20m

Spokane

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Washington

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $364). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in June is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to State of Washington?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Des Moines to State of Washington flights typically cost between $354 and $557 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $289 on Frontier (Dec 3-Dec 9).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington?

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to State of Washington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Des Moines to Washington. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 9h 19m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $355. Des Moines and State of Washington are separated by a distance of 1460 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 Delta ($156), United Airlines ($169), and American Airlines ($175).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $364). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in June is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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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Alternative routes for Des Moines to Washington

Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$290Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$329Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$502Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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