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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Seattle from $98

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Frontier Logo
8:30 pm - 3:12 pmDSM  Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
20h 42m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:37 pm - 7:33 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines
24h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$257Frontier
Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21
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8:30 pm - 3:12 pmDSM  Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
20h 42m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
4:37 pm - 7:33 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines
24h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$283Frontier
Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21
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3:24 pm - 11:07 pmDSM  Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
9h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 12:31 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines
5h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
$355United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:47 amDSM  Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 17m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 12:31 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines
5h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
$355United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
7:11 am - 2:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
9h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:46 pm - 8:53 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines
7h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$355American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1
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3:31 pm - 10:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
9h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 7:19 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines
10h 09m1 stop Los Angeles
$355American Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
Delta Logo
2:48 pm - 8:46 pmDSM  Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
11:47 pm - 10:19 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines
8h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$355Delta
Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13
Delta Logo
4:53 pm - 8:49 pmDSM  Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
5h 56m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:11 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines
8h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$355Delta
Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 4
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 6:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
12h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
10:45 am - 9:35 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines
8h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway
$360Southwest
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 8:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
8h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 8:45 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines
10h 40m2 stops San Jose Denver Intl
$360Southwest
Fri, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 16

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Seattle

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United Airlines
Nov 12
DSM5:09 pmDes Moines
9h 50m
2 stops
SEA12:59 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl
Nov 16
SEA5:05 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl
5h 26m
1 stop
DSM12:31 pmDes Moines
$360
United Airlines
Nov 14
DSM1:05 pmDes Moines
10h 14m
2 stops
SEA9:19 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl
Nov 21
SEA8:30 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl
5h 37m
1 stop
DSM4:07 pmDes Moines
$384
United Airlines
Nov 12
DSM5:09 pmDes Moines
9h 50m
2 stops
SEA12:59 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl
Nov 15
SEA5:05 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl
5h 26m
1 stop
DSM12:31 pmDes Moines
$394

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Seattle

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Seattle flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 12
DSM7:26 pmDes Moines
7h 09m
1 stop
SEA12:35 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl
Nov 15
SEA11:34 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 12m
1 stop
DSM8:46 amDes Moines
$389
American Airlines
Nov 20
DSM9:25 amDes Moines
8h 34m
1 stop
SEA3:59 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl
Nov 22
SEA5:00 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 35m
1 stop
DSM2:35 pmDes Moines
$423
American Airlines
Nov 23
DSM3:25 pmDes Moines
10h 22m
1 stop
SEA11:47 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl
Nov 30
SEA11:36 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 25m
1 stop
DSM9:01 amDes Moines
$446

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Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

8:30 pm-3:12 pm

1 stop20h 42m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 11/21

4:37 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop24h 56m

$257

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

8:30 pm-3:12 pm

1 stop20h 42m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 11/21

4:37 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop24h 56m

$283

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 11/10

3:24 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop9h 43m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 11/13

5:05 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$355
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Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

5:30 am-9:47 am

1 stop6h 17m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 11/16

5:05 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$355

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

7:11 am-2:25 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/1

11:46 pm-8:53 am

1 stop7h 07m

$355

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sat 2/6

3:31 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/9

7:10 am-7:19 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$355

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Mon 11/9

2:48 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 11/13

11:47 pm-10:19 am

1 stop8h 32m

$355

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

4:53 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 12/4

6:00 am-4:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$355

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sat 2/6

7:05 am-6:00 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/9

10:45 am-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$360

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM Des Moines - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Fri 12/11

1:50 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/16

8:05 am-8:45 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$360

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

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $455 to $656.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $257.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Seattle?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Seattle. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $389. If you don’t want to visit Seattle in September, then you should wait until December to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $446.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Seattle?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Seattle from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Seattle for around $500 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Seattle from Des Moines for as low as $412 on momondo.

How have Des Moines to Seattle flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Des Moines to Seattle flights are approximately 4% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Seattle

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to Seattle according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$98

Fastest flight time

5h 56m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Seattle from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $98. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Seattle found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $257.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Seattle takes 5h 56m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Seattle. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Seattle.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Seattle

  • How far is Des Moines to Seattle/Tacoma Intl by plane?

    There are 1462.1 mi between Des Moines and Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Flights usually cover this in 5h 56m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

    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 Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Seattle?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Seattle

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DeltaPriceFrom $290Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,650 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,164 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $346Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,215 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $351Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,360 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $502Free CancellationRating
7.9
13,064 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Seattle

    United Airlines flight deals from Des Moines to Seattle start from $351 round-trip. Over the 1 United Airlines flight for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $490 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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