What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Milwaukee-Mitchell?

United Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Milwaukee-Mitchell

What airlines fly to Milwaukee?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Milwaukee from Des Moines according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Milwaukee. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Milwaukee on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport is 3 as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:01 am - 2:27 pmDSM-MKE

3h 26m1 stop

5:42 pm - 9:15 pmMKE-DSM

3h 33m1 stop

$191Delta

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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13

3:15 pm - 6:47 pmDSM-MKE

3h 32m1 stop

8:44 am - 2:19 pmMKE-DSM

5h 35m1 stop

$243United Airlines

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Sun, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 24

3:14 pm - 9:11 pmDSM-MKE

5h 57m1 stop

5:42 pm - 9:40 pmMKE-DSM

3h 58m1 stop

$254United Airlines

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Tue, Dec 23 - Thu, Dec 25

6:50 am - 11:32 amDSM-MKE

4h 42m1 stop

6:10 am - 10:20 amMKE-DSM

4h 10m1 stop

$261Delta

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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26

6:50 pm - 10:43 pmDSM-MKE

3h 53m1 stop

5:00 am - 10:42 amMKE-DSM

5h 42m1 stop

$263United Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27

5:21 pm - 11:40 amDSM-MKE

18h 19m1 stop

6:35 pm - 11:44 amMKE-DSM

41h 09m2 stops

$366Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26

6:40 pm - 8:15 amDSM-MKE

13h 35m1 stop

3:36 pm - 6:10 pmMKE-DSM

26h 34m1 stop

$377American Airlines

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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 10

8:00 am - 2:50 pmDSM-MKE

6h 50m1 stop

5:00 am - 11:00 amMKE-DSM

6h 00m2 stops

$396Southwest

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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16

5:30 am - 6:25 pmDSM-MKE

12h 55m2 stops

4:05 pm - 9:35 pmMKE-DSM

5h 30m1 stop

$415Southwest

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Tue, Dec 23 - Thu, Dec 25

7:15 am - 6:02 pmDSM-MKE

10h 47m2 stops

12:35 pm - 4:36 pmMKE-DSM

28h 01m1 stop

$456Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee

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United Airlines

Nov 23

DSM3:15 pmDes Moines

3h 32m

1 stop

MKE6:47 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

Nov 24

MKE8:44 amMilwaukee-Mitchell

5h 35m

1 stop

DSM2:19 pmDes Moines

$243

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United Airlines

Dec 23

DSM3:14 pmDes Moines

5h 57m

1 stop

MKE9:11 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

Dec 25

MKE5:42 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

3h 58m

1 stop

DSM9:40 pmDes Moines

$254

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United Airlines

Nov 20

DSM6:50 pmDes Moines

3h 53m

1 stop

MKE10:43 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

Nov 27

MKE5:00 amMilwaukee-Mitchell

5h 42m

1 stop

DSM10:42 amDes Moines

$263

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Delta flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee

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Delta

Dec 6

DSM11:01 amDes Moines

3h 26m

1 stop

MKE2:27 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

Dec 13

MKE5:42 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

3h 33m

1 stop

DSM9:15 pmDes Moines

$191

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Delta

Nov 19

DSM6:50 amDes Moines

4h 42m

1 stop

MKE11:32 amMilwaukee-Mitchell

Nov 26

MKE6:10 amMilwaukee-Mitchell

4h 10m

1 stop

DSM10:20 amDes Moines

$261

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Delta

Mar 24

DSM10:55 amDes Moines

5h 51m

1 stop

MKE4:46 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

Mar 28

MKE6:00 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

3h 27m

1 stop

DSM9:27 pmDes Moines

$287

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Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

11:01 am-2:27 pm

1 stop3h 26m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 12/13

5:42 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$191

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Sun 11/23

3:15 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 11/24

8:44 am-2:19 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$243

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

3:14 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 12/25

5:42 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$254

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

6:50 am-11:32 am

1 stop4h 42m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 11/26

6:10 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 10m

$261

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

6:50 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 11/27

5:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$263

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

5:21 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 19m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 11/26

6:35 pm-11:44 am

2 stops41h 09m

$366

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

6:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop13h 35m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 11/10

3:36 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop26h 34m

$377

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

8:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 11/16

5:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops6h 00m

$396

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

5:30 am-6:25 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 12/25

4:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$415

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

7:15 am-6:02 pm

2 stops10h 47m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 11/27

12:35 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop28h 01m

$456

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Milwaukee?

The cheapest month to fly to Milwaukee from Des Moines is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $246, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of July is another great option to travel to Milwaukee, with average flight prices from Des Moines averaging around $266.

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Milwaukee from Des Moines. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $347. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $565. 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 Milwaukee?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to Milwaukee when you can find flight prices for as low as $348. Flying to Milwaukee in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Milwaukee, so prices are often more expensive at around $480 per ticket.

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How far is Des Moines to Milwaukee-Mitchell by plane?
Des Moines and Milwaukee-Mitchell are 308.8 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 3h 26m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport is 3 as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Milwaukee?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Des Moines to Milwaukee is American Airlines (45% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (30%) and Southwest (25%).

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $184	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,995 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $188	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,033 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $261	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,236 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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