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$89+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington

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DSM — SEA
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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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 February 13, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 5/42:20 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop24h 42m
Frontier
Thu 5/711:48 am
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop23h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop17h 42m
Frontier
Fri 3/1312:04 pm
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop29h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 5/12:20 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop23h 22m
Frontier
Sun 5/311:48 am
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop23h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/242:20 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop21h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/286:57 pm
SEA
-
DSM
2 stops45h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
SEA
1 stop17h 52m
Frontier
Sun 3/812:24 pm
SEA
-
DSM
1 stop28h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 5/12:20 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop23h 22m
Frontier
Thu 5/711:48 am
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop23h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 5/48:15 pm
DSM
-
PDX
2 stops18h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/711:48 am
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop23h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 6/253:08 pm
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/55:35 pm
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 21m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/10$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/87:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
2 stops30h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1212:04 pm
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop29h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/233:51 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop19h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/2712:04 pm
PDX
-
DSM
1 stop29h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 6/169:00 am
DSM
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Tue 6/2311:33 am
PDX
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/11$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 5/12:20 pm
DSM
-
PDX
1 stop23h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/61:48 pm
PDX
-
DSM
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$276

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 February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$469
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. 7% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 7/2

3:06 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Portland

Sun 7/5

5:35 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$280

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 7/9

3:06 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Portland

Sun 7/19

5:35 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$314

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-11:19 am

1 stop17h 52m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/31

6:24 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops42h 07m

$331

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

4:20 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Spokane

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$335

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:24 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 11m

Spokane

Tue 3/24

10:40 pm-10:48 am

1 stop10h 08m

$335

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

5:17 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Spokane

Sat 5/9

5:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$336

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:50 am-1:08 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Spokane

Thu 3/26

2:15 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$347

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

6:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/24

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$351

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

2:58 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Portland

Tue 5/12

2:24 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$351

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

5:04 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Portland

Tue 3/31

8:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$351

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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 February 13, 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

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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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  • 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 3h 39m. Allegiant Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $280. Des Moines and State of Washington are separated by a distance of 1466 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 United Airlines ($128).

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$105Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$300Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$487Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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