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$72+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SEA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$102
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$72
(Gotogate)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$487
From Des Moines to Washington
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 8/128:00 amDSM - PDX
Nonstop3h 43mAllegiant Air
Thu 8/285:07 pmPDX - DSM
Nonstop3h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/1$122
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1010:31 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop12h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/146:13 pmPDX - DSM
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$191
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/213:23 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
Thu 8/286:27 amPDX - DSM
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$192
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/262:25 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop12h 05mFrontier
Sun 10/56:12 amSEA - DSM
1 stop5h 27mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$235
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1010:31 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/173:11 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/12:49 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Mon 10/66:05 amSEA - DSM
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 7/3$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/305:12 amDSM - GEG
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:00 amGEG - DSM
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$317
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:25 pmDSM - GEG
1 stop22h 33mFrontier
Sun 9/711:53 amGEG - DSM
1 stop23h 47mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/43:50 pmDSM - GEG
2 stops9h 58mDelta
Mon 9/87:10 amGEG - DSM
2 stops11h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/2$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:15 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop12h 35mSouthwest
Tue 9/211:10 pmSEA - DSM
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/205:15 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/245:02 amSEA - DSM
2 stops10h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/63:45 pmDSM - GEG
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Fri 9/125:45 amGEG - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$332

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Washington that are best for you.

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Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

8:00 am-9:43 am

Nonstop3h 43m

Portland

Thu 8/28

5:07 pm-10:32 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$122

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sun 8/10

10:31 pm-9:18 am

1 stop12h 47m

Portland

Thu 8/14

6:13 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$191

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 8/21

3:23 pm-12:15 am

1 stop10h 52m

Portland

Thu 8/28

6:27 am-2:23 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$192

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

2:25 pm-12:30 am

1 stop12h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/5

6:12 am-1:39 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$235

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sun 8/10

10:31 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 8/17

3:11 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop27h 36m

$284

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Tue 7/29

5:35 am-10:42 am

1 stop7h 07m

Portland

Tue 8/5

11:54 pm-9:06 am

1 stop7h 12m

$289

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Wed 10/1

2:49 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 10/6

6:05 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$317

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Sat 8/30

5:12 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 27m

Spokane

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-3:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$317

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Thu 9/4

2:25 pm-10:58 am

1 stop22h 33m

Spokane

Sun 9/7

11:53 am-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 47m

$323

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Thu 9/4

3:50 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Spokane

Mon 9/8

7:10 am-8:59 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$327

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 WA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Washington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to State of Washington as you normally would.

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 July 3, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
708 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

  • 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 Allegiant Air ($72), Frontier ($88), and American Airlines ($121).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to State of Washington consider Des Moines - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Des Moines - Spokane or Des Moines - Portland as they are the most popular.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$310Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$487Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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