What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Maryland?

Frontier, Allegiant Air, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Maryland

What airlines fly to Maryland?

Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Maryland from Des Moines according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Maryland. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Maryland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Des Moines to Maryland on average per week?

11 flights are operational weekly from Des Moines to Maryland as of July 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 36% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Maryland?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Maryland refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Maryland?

There are 6 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Maryland as of July 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Maryland?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Maryland.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Maryland?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Maryland trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$33 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Maryland in 2026

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1:58 pm - 5:20 pm

DSM

PHL

2h 22mnonstop

6:10 pm - 7:57 pm

PHL

DSM

2h 47mnonstop

$67Allegiant Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

1:55 pm - 5:17 pm

DSM

PHL

2h 22mnonstop

6:10 pm - 7:57 pm

PHL

DSM

2h 47mnonstop

$67Allegiant Air

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 13

8:43 am - 12:05 pm

DSM

PHL

2h 22mnonstop

8:02 am - 11:10 pm

PHL

DSM

16h 08m

1 stop

$181Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

9:00 am - 12:09 am

DSM

PHL

14h 09m

1 stop

12:55 pm - 2:42 pm

PHL

DSM

2h 47mnonstop

$195Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 8

11:29 am - 9:59 pm

DSM

DCA

9h 30m

1 stop

7:00 am - 7:33 pm

DCA

DSM

13h 33m

1 stop

$244Frontier

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

8:30 pm - 9:59 pm

DSM

DCA

24h 29m

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6:00 pm - 7:33 pm

DCA

DSM

26h 33m

1 stop

$254Frontier

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1

1:09 pm - 4:47 pm

DSM

PHL

2h 38mnonstop

10:35 am - 12:31 pm

PHL

DSM

2h 56mnonstop

$310American Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9

6:00 am - 9:37 am

DSM

PHL

2h 37mnonstop

10:35 am - 12:31 pm

PHL

DSM

2h 56mnonstop

$315American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 2:15 pm

DSM

PHL

7h 15m

1 stop

5:00 am - 1:10 pm

PHL

DSM

9h 10m

1 stop

$323Southwest

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

7:05 am - 4:45 pm

DSM

PHL

8h 40m

1 stop

5:00 am - 1:10 pm

PHL

DSM

9h 10m

1 stop

$323Southwest

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

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Allegiant Air flights from Des Moines to Maryland

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Allegiant Air

Aug 27

DSM1:55 pmDes Moines

2h 22m

PHL5:17 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 13

PHL6:10 pmPhiladelphia

2h 47m

DSM7:57 pmDes Moines

$67

Allegiant Air

Aug 27

DSM1:55 pmDes Moines

2h 22m

PHL5:17 pmPhiladelphia

Aug 30

PHL6:07 pmPhiladelphia

2h 47m

DSM7:54 pmDes Moines

$68

Allegiant Air

Sep 6

DSM1:58 pmDes Moines

2h 22m

PHL5:20 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 10

PHL6:10 pmPhiladelphia

2h 47m

DSM7:57 pmDes Moines

$69

Frontier flights from Des Moines to Maryland

Our best Frontier deals on Des Moines to Maryland flight tickets

Frontier

Oct 1

DSM11:29 amDes Moines

9h 30m

1 stop

DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Oct 5

DCA7:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

13h 33m

1 stop

DSM7:33 pmDes Moines

$244

Frontier

Oct 26

DSM2:31 pmDes Moines

25h 25m

1 stop

DCA4:56 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Oct 30

DCA7:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 56m

1 stop

DSM1:56 pmDes Moines

$253

Frontier

Sep 10

DSM11:29 amDes Moines

28h 30m

1 stop

DCA4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sep 12

DCA6:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

17h 44m

1 stop

DSM10:44 amDes Moines

$254

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Sun 9/13

1:58 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

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Sun 9/20

6:10 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$67

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Des Moines

Thu 8/27

1:55 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

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6:10 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$67

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Des Moines

Thu 10/15

8:43 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Philadelphia

Sun 10/18

8:02 am-11:10 pm

1 stop16h 08m

$181

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Des Moines

Sat 10/3

9:00 am-12:09 am

1 stop14h 09m

Philadelphia

Thu 10/8

12:55 pm-2:42 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$195

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Thu 10/1

11:29 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/5

7:00 am-7:33 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$244

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Mon 9/28

8:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/1

6:00 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$254

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

1:09 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/9

10:35 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$310

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-9:37 am

Nonstop2h 37m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/30

10:35 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$315

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 11/19

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Philadelphia

Mon 11/23

5:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$323

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

7:05 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Philadelphia

Mon 11/2

5:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$323

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Maryland

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Maryland?

The cheapest month to fly to Maryland from Des Moines is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Maryland in January, then you should wait until September to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $321.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Maryland?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to Maryland is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Maryland on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $404. The most expensive day to fly to Maryland is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $616.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Maryland is at noon. Flights from Des Moines to Maryland during this time can be as low as $435. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Maryland is in the afternoon when prices are around $444.

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Fastest flight time	2h 16m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Maryland	112 airports

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Maryland takes 2h 16m

Direct flights go from Des Moines to Maryland on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 112 airports in Maryland. From Des Moines there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Philadelphia (PHL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Maryland

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Maryland?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Maryland refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Maryland?
There are 6 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Maryland as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Maryland?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Maryland.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Maryland?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Maryland trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Maryland

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $258	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,052 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $266	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,228 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Delta	PriceFrom $296	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,486 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $310	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,839 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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