Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Baltimore to Des Moines?

Flights connecting via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 4h 30m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Baltimore/Washington to Des Moines?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Baltimore/Washington to Des Moines

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Baltimore and Des Moines?

Chicago (MDW) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Baltimore according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Baltimore to Des Moines?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $404.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Baltimore to Des Moines?

Chicago (MDW) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 13m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport?

Prices for flights from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport?

As of November 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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9:55 am - 9:45 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

12h 50m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

2:09 pm - 1:05 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

21h 56m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$305Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

6:35 pm - 2:44 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

21h 09m1 stop Orlando

10:55 am - 11:31 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

23h 36m2 stops Tampa St. Petersburg Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$314Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11

9:55 am - 9:45 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

12h 50m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

2:09 pm - 9:10 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

18h 01m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$345Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

6:00 am - 9:50 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

4h 50m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:29 pm - 11:35 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 06m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$347Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 2

6:00 am - 10:53 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:54 pm - 11:52 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$357Delta

Tue, Dec 29 - Wed, Feb 3

10:35 am - 2:30 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

4h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 2:24 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$357United Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 6

6:00 am - 9:50 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

4h 50m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4:48 pm - 11:41 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 53m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$357Delta

Sat, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 20

6:00 am - 10:46 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 9:32 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

11h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$362United Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Wed, Feb 3

6:15 am - 1:10 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

7:15 am - 1:50 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Greenville

$382Southwest

Thu, Feb 25 - Sat, Feb 27

3:00 pm - 7:40 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 40m2 stops Columbus Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 11:40 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

$382Southwest

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14

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2:00 pm - 6:07 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:29 pm - 11:35 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 06m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$498Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2

2:55 pm - 10:05 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

8h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 11:40 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

$503Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2

2:30 pm - 10:05 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

8h 35m2 stops Dallas Love Field Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 3:30 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

8h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

$543Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2

6:10 am - 2:15 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

9h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 11:40 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

$593Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 1

7:01 am - 2:08 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

8h 07m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:52 pm - 12:58 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$725Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 29

5:31 pm - 9:55 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:05 am - 2:06 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$731United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 28

4:30 pm - 10:30 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

7h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:05 am - 2:06 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$731United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, Nov 21

8:08 am - 2:13 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

7h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:29 pm - 11:27 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$932Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 29

6:04 am - 10:48 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:28 am - 7:25 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$1,004American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 29

8:04 pm - 12:26 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

9:25 am - 5:47 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

7h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,004American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 29

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Delta flights from Baltimore to Des Moines

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Delta

Dec 1

BWI6:00 amBaltimore/Washington

4h 50m

1 stop

DSM9:50 amDes Moines

Dec 2

DSM5:29 pmDes Moines

5h 06m

1 stop

BWI11:35 pmBaltimore/Washington

$347

Delta

Dec 29

BWI6:00 amBaltimore/Washington

5h 53m

1 stop

DSM10:53 amDes Moines

Feb 3

DSM4:54 pmDes Moines

5h 58m

1 stop

BWI11:52 pmBaltimore/Washington

$357

Delta

Dec 7

BWI12:18 pmBaltimore/Washington

5h 31m

1 stop

DSM4:49 pmDes Moines

Dec 8

DSM2:58 pmDes Moines

4h 56m

1 stop

BWI8:54 pmBaltimore/Washington

$362

Southwest flights from Baltimore to Des Moines

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Southwest

Dec 12

BWI3:00 pmBaltimore/Washington

5h 40m

2 stops

DSM7:40 pmDes Moines

Dec 14

DSM3:25 pmDes Moines

4h 45m

1 stop

BWI9:10 pmBaltimore/Washington

$382

Southwest

Dec 1

BWI4:55 pmBaltimore/Washington

6h 10m

2 stops

DSM10:05 pmDes Moines

Dec 2

DSM3:30 pmDes Moines

4h 40m

1 stop

BWI9:10 pmBaltimore/Washington

$392

Southwest

Dec 12

BWI3:00 pmBaltimore/Washington

5h 40m

2 stops

DSM7:40 pmDes Moines

Dec 13

DSM4:25 pmDes Moines

5h 55m

1 stop

BWI11:20 pmBaltimore/Washington

$407

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6:35 pm-2:44 pm

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5:29 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$347

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Tue 12/29

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

Des Moines

Wed 2/3

4:54 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$357

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Tue 1/5

10:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 1/6

8:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$357

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Sat 2/13

6:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 2/20

4:48 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$357

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI Baltimore/Washington - DSM Des Moines

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/30

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

Des Moines

Wed 2/3

9:00 am-9:32 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$362

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI Baltimore/Washington - DSM Des Moines

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/25

6:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 2/27

7:15 am-1:50 pm

2 stops5h 35m

$382

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI Baltimore/Washington - DSM Des Moines

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/12

3:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops5h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

$382

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Baltimore and Des Moines?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $394 to $664.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $305.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in October, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from Baltimore to Des Moines during December average around $389.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Baltimore to Des Moines is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $445. Flights from Baltimore to Des Moines on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $964. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Baltimore to Des Moines in the afternoon for as low as $467. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $506. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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Best Price Found	$126
Fastest flight time	4h 37m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Baltimore in the past 72 hours is $126. The best round-trip flight deal from Baltimore to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $305.

The fastest flight from Baltimore to Des Moines takes 4h 37m

There are no direct flights from Baltimore to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Baltimore to Des Moines.

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How far is Baltimore/Washington to Des Moines by plane?
There are 906.6 mi between Baltimore/Washington and Des Moines. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 37m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport?
As of November 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Baltimore/Washington Airport to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Baltimore to Des Moines?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Baltimore and Des Moines, the leading airline is Delta, making up 44% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 33% and Southwest with 23%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,495 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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