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Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines from $128

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American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 12:08 am
MKE
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DSM
5h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:43 am - 1:13 pm
DSM
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MKE
4h 30m
1 stop
$265American Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 11:30 am
MKE
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DSM
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 11:05 am
DSM
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MKE
5h 55m
1 stop
$307Southwest
Wed, Jul 15 - Thu, Jul 16
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 10:10 pm
MKE
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DSM
14h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:00 pm - 9:50 pm
DSM
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MKE
7h 50m
1 stop
$311Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 10:45 pm
MKE
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DSM
12h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:45 pm
DSM
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MKE
6h 05m
1 stop
$318Southwest
Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 20
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 10:10 pm
MKE
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DSM
14h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 8:10 pm
DSM
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MKE
14h 35m
2 stops
$327Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 11:30 pm
MKE
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DSM
6h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 10:45 am
DSM
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MKE
5h 35m
1 stop
$342Southwest
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 12:37 am
MKE
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DSM
5h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:24 pm
DSM
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MKE
17h 24m
1 stop
$361American Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 10:50 pm
MKE
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DSM
15h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:45 pm
DSM
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MKE
6h 05m
1 stop
$375Southwest
Sat, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 3
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 10:10 pm
MKE
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DSM
10h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 11:05 am
DSM
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MKE
5h 55m
1 stop
$386Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:30 am
MKE
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DSM
5h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 10:55 pm
DSM
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MKE
6h 40m
2 stops
$391Southwest
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19

United Airlines flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Milwaukee to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
May 23
MKE2:50 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell
4h 35m
1 stop
DSM7:25 pmDes Moines
May 27
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
5h 19m
1 stop
MKE11:19 amMilwaukee-Mitchell
$407
United Airlines
May 23
MKE2:50 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell
3h 24m
1 stop
DSM6:14 pmDes Moines
May 27
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
3h 57m
1 stop
MKE9:57 amMilwaukee-Mitchell
$411
United Airlines
May 23
MKE10:44 amMilwaukee-Mitchell
5h 31m
1 stop
DSM4:15 pmDes Moines
May 27
DSM1:35 pmDes Moines
7h 40m
1 stop
MKE9:15 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell
$438

Southwest flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Milwaukee to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Jul 15
MKE6:00 amMilwaukee-Mitchell
5h 30m
1 stop
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
Jul 16
DSM5:10 amDes Moines
5h 55m
1 stop
MKE11:05 amMilwaukee-Mitchell
$307
Southwest
May 27
MKE8:00 amMilwaukee-Mitchell
14h 10m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
May 30
DSM2:00 pmDes Moines
7h 50m
1 stop
MKE9:50 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell
$311
Southwest
Jul 15
MKE10:15 amMilwaukee-Mitchell
12h 30m
2 stops
DSM10:45 pmDes Moines
Jul 20
DSM4:40 pmDes Moines
6h 05m
1 stop
MKE10:45 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell
$318

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2026.
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MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 5/27

6:45 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

8:43 am-1:13 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$265

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Thu 7/16

5:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

$307

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 5/27

8:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

2:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$311

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/15

10:15 am-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 7/20

4:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$318

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 5/27

8:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

5:35 am-8:10 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$327

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 7/16

5:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

5:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 35m

$342

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 6/2

6:45 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 52m

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

5:00 am-10:24 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$361

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 8/1

7:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 8/3

4:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$375

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 6/2

11:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

5:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

$386

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 7/16

5:40 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

4:15 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$391

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Fastest flight time

5h 22m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines takes 5h 22m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines

  • How far is Milwaukee-Mitchell to Des Moines by plane?

    A flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Des Moines will travel around 308.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 5h 22m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

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

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

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $174Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,667 reviews
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