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

Flights connecting via Detroit (DTW) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 4h 19m.

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

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

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 54% 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 has the shortest connection time from Baltimore to Des Moines?

Detroit (DTW) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 01m.

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

St. Louis (STL) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via St. Louis (STL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $305.

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 August 2026, there are 4 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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9:59 pm - 8:09 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

11h 10m1 stop Tampa

8:25 pm - 12:34 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

27h 09m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$300Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

6:16 pm - 12:04 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

6h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:44 pm - 9:30 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$325American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12

11:02 am - 3:16 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:07 pm - 11:28 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$325Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

6:10 am - 9:42 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

4h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:54 pm - 12:51 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$325Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

7:05 pm - 11:34 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:15 pm - 9:42 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$325United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

6:16 pm - 12:04 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

6h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:29 pm - 9:30 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$325American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

2:42 pm - 8:21 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

18h 39m1 stop Orlando

12:25 pm - 8:29 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

19h 04m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$328Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

9:09 am - 9:01 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

12h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

8:00 am - 2:06 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$330United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

8:00 am - 11:50 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

4h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:10 am - 2:05 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$330Southwest

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29

2:50 pm - 10:00 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

8h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Chicago Midway

2:40 pm - 8:15 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

$330Southwest

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22

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8:45 am - 7:54 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

36h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Philadelphia

2:53 pm - 9:30 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

29h 37m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$548Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

6:05 am - 10:26 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:21 pm - 9:29 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$583United Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Aug 25

3:30 pm - 9:14 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

18h 44m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Tampa

2:53 pm - 11:24 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

19h 31m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$600Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 24

4:56 pm - 10:37 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:45 pm - 9:29 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 44m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$635Delta

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 25

6:15 am - 9:43 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

4h 28m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:59 am - 6:22 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 23m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$635Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 25

6:35 am - 2:10 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

8h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

2:25 pm - 11:25 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

8h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$635Southwest

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

6:30 am - 1:55 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

8h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

5:40 am - 11:55 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

$635Southwest

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27

7:45 am - 12:37 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:10 pm - 10:58 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$635American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

10:25 am - 2:16 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

4h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 1:58 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$635United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 23

4:18 pm - 11:44 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

8h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

8:00 am - 1:58 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$635United Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 25

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Delta flights from Baltimore to Des Moines

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Oct 20

BWI8:12 amBaltimore/Washington

6h 57m

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DSM2:09 pmDes Moines

Oct 22

DSM11:27 amDes Moines

5h 00m

1 stop

BWI5:27 pmBaltimore/Washington

$325

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Oct 20

BWI8:12 amBaltimore/Washington

6h 57m

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DSM2:09 pmDes Moines

Oct 23

DSM5:50 pmDes Moines

4h 14m

1 stop

BWI11:04 pmBaltimore/Washington

$338

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Oct 23

BWI6:00 amBaltimore/Washington

5h 42m

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DSM10:42 amDes Moines

Oct 25

DSM6:54 pmDes Moines

4h 57m

1 stop

BWI12:51 amBaltimore/Washington

$384

United Airlines flights from Baltimore to Des Moines

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Sep 2

BWI8:30 amBaltimore/Washington

8h 49m

1 stop

DSM4:19 pmDes Moines

Sep 6

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

4h 58m

1 stop

BWI1:58 pmBaltimore/Washington

$358

United Airlines

Sep 1

BWI8:10 amBaltimore/Washington

9h 09m

2 stops

DSM4:19 pmDes Moines

Sep 5

DSM11:32 amDes Moines

5h 58m

1 stop

BWI6:30 pmBaltimore/Washington

$363

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Sep 19

BWI12:10 pmBaltimore/Washington

12h 23m

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DSM11:33 pmDes Moines

Sep 20

DSM7:54 amDes Moines

5h 04m

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7:05 pm-11:34 pm

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3:15 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 27m

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Wed 9/16

6:16 pm-12:04 am

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2:29 pm-9:30 pm

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$325

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2:42 pm-8:21 am

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Sun 11/8

12:25 pm-8:29 am

2 stops19h 04m

$328

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Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/24

9:09 am-9:01 pm

2 stops12h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

8:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$330

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI Baltimore/Washington - DSM Des Moines

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/23

8:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

6:10 am-2:05 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$330

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BWI Baltimore/Washington - DSM Des Moines

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/16

2:50 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

2:40 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$330

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $286 to $460.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $300.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in September, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Baltimore to Des Moines during November average around $352.

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 $443. Flights from Baltimore to Des Moines on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $643. 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 at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from Baltimore to Des Moines at noon for as low as $464. 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 morning because they tend to be around $475. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Can stopping save me money on Baltimore to Des Moines flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a Baltimore to Des Moines flight.

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Best Price Found	$126
Fastest flight time	4h 24m
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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 $300.

The fastest flight from Baltimore to Des Moines takes 4h 24m

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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 24m.
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 August 2026, there are 4 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 25%, Southwest with 18%, and American Airlines with 14%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,513 reviews	Search Delta flights
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