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Cheap flights from Madison to Des Moines from $182

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Madison to Des Moines departing on 9/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:39 amMSN  Madison Truax Field-DSM Des Moines
3h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 12:17 amDSM  Des Moines-MSN Madison Truax Field
4h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$289American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:39 amMSN  Madison Truax Field-DSM Des Moines
3h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 12:26 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSN Madison Truax Field
5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$289American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 2:20 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 2:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSN Madison Truax Field
3h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$289United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 12:16 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-DSM Des Moines
4h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:24 am - 9:40 amDSM  Des Moines-MSN Madison Truax Field
3h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$289United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
6:53 pm - 12:20 amMSN  Madison Truax Field-DSM Des Moines
5h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 12:17 amDSM  Des Moines-MSN Madison Truax Field
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$289American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 9:23 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-DSM Des Moines
3h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 5:13 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSN Madison Truax Field
3h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$319United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:20 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-DSM Des Moines
5h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 6:56 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSN Madison Truax Field
5h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$319United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 8:41 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-DSM Des Moines
24h 41m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:29 am - 7:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSN Madison Truax Field
7h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
$415Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
3:28 pm - 7:09 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-DSM Des Moines
3h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 11:42 amDSM  Des Moines-MSN Madison Truax Field
4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$437American Airlines
Wed, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 12
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 1:59 pmMSN  Madison Truax Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 12:17 amDSM  Des Moines-MSN Madison Truax Field
4h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$437American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25

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United Airlines flights from Madison to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Madison to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 11
MSN8:05 amMadison Truax Field
4h 11m
1 stop
DSM12:16 pmDes Moines
Sep 13
DSM6:24 amDes Moines
3h 16m
1 stop
MSN9:40 amMadison Truax Field
$289
United Airlines
Aug 27
MSN6:30 amMadison Truax Field
5h 50m
1 stop
DSM12:20 pmDes Moines
Aug 31
DSM1:21 pmDes Moines
5h 35m
1 stop
MSN6:56 pmMadison Truax Field
$319
United Airlines
Oct 20
MSN4:10 pmMadison Truax Field
5h 13m
1 stop
DSM9:23 pmDes Moines
Oct 24
DSM1:27 pmDes Moines
7h 40m
1 stop
MSN9:07 pmMadison Truax Field
$359

American Airlines flights from Madison to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Madison to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 21
MSN6:53 pmMadison Truax Field
5h 27m
1 stop
DSM12:20 amDes Moines
Aug 23
DSM7:56 pmDes Moines
4h 14m
1 stop
MSN12:10 amMadison Truax Field
$339
American Airlines
Sep 23
MSN7:15 amMadison Truax Field
6h 44m
1 stop
DSM1:59 pmDes Moines
Sep 25
DSM7:58 pmDes Moines
4h 19m
1 stop
MSN12:17 amMadison Truax Field
$437
American Airlines
Aug 23
MSN5:00 amMadison Truax Field
4h 56m
1 stop
DSM9:56 amDes Moines
Aug 26
DSM10:26 amDes Moines
3h 39m
1 stop
MSN2:05 pmMadison Truax Field
$662

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MadisonDes Moines

MSN Madison Truax Field - DSM Des Moines

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Thu 9/10

5:00 am-8:39 am

1 stop3h 39m

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

7:58 pm-12:17 am

1 stop4h 19m

$289

MadisonDes Moines

MSN Madison Truax Field - DSM Des Moines

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/9

5:00 am-8:39 am

1 stop3h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

7:05 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$289

MadisonDes Moines

MSN Madison Truax Field - DSM Des Moines

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Fri 9/11

8:05 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

11:32 am-2:59 pm

1 stop3h 27m

$289
Quickest round-trip

MadisonDes Moines

MSN Madison Truax Field - DSM Des Moines

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Fri 9/11

8:05 am-12:16 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

6:24 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 16m

$289

MadisonDes Moines

MSN Madison Truax Field - DSM Des Moines

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Tue 9/8

6:53 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 27m

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

5:56 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 21m

$289

MadisonDes Moines

MSN Madison Truax Field - DSM Des Moines

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Fri 8/28

5:48 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

1:21 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$319

MadisonDes Moines

MSN Madison Truax Field - DSM Des Moines

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Thu 8/27

6:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

1:21 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$319

MadisonDes Moines

MSN Madison Truax Field - DSM Des Moines

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Thu 9/10

8:00 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

11:29 am-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$415

MadisonDes Moines

MSN Madison Truax Field - DSM Des Moines

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Wed 2/10

3:28 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Des Moines

Fri 2/12

7:29 am-11:42 am

1 stop4h 13m

$437

MadisonDes Moines

MSN Madison Truax Field - DSM Des Moines

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/23

7:15 am-1:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

7:58 pm-12:17 am

1 stop4h 19m

$437

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in December, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Madison to Des Moines during November average around $278.

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Fastest flight time

4h 11m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Madison to Des Moines takes 4h 11m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Madison to Des Moines

  • How far is Madison Truax Field to Des Moines by plane?

    Madison Truax Field and Des Moines are 238.9 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 4h 11m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Madison Truax Field Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Madison Truax Field Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Madison Truax Field Airport to Des Moines Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Madison Truax Field Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Madison Truax Field Airport to Des Moines Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Des Moines 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 Madison to Des Moines?

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $258Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,929 reviews
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10,108 reviews
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