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$101+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington

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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SEA
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Washington

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Washington
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 6, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/313:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/45:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/1$193
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop18h 48m
Frontier
Sun 4/1911:15 am
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop23h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:21 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop16h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/45:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/18:21 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop16h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/45:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 7/53:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 39m
Allegiant Air
Tue 7/1411:29 am
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/2$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/298:21 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop16h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/45:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/313:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/75:44 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/1$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/3110:26 pm
DSM
-
PDX
2 stops17h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/45:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/283:06 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/45:41 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/1$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/192:59 pm
DSM
-
SEA
2 stops44h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/267:12 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/108:14 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop17h 23m
Frontier
Sun 4/1212:42 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop28h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:04 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop21h 23m
Frontier
Sun 4/197:12 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$277

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 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$193
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$101
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$489
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. 6% potential increase in price ($33 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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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Washington 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 March 6, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

5:17 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Spokane

Tue 4/21

4:01 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$317

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

6:55 am-1:45 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Spokane

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$327

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

5:30 am-9:46 am

1 stop6h 16m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/21

8:55 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$337

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

1:10 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Portland

Wed 4/8

2:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$337

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

6:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/12

6:50 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$342

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

6:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$342

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

5:30 am-2:46 pm

2 stops11h 16m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/14

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$342

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

6:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/29

9:20 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$342

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

1:45 pm-12:30 am

1 stop12h 45m

Spokane

Sat 5/16

10:45 am-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$346

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

6:55 am-1:25 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/5

9:20 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$347

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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 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Washington. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

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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 54m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $317. 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 ($149).

  • 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.

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    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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$115Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$300Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$506Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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