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

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

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Milwaukee according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 70% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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.

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.

$146 Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines in 2026/27

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4:00 pm - 9:00 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-DSM Des Moines

5h 00m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:01 pm - 9:13 pmDSM Des Moines-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 12m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$209Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

4:50 pm - 11:05 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-DSM Des Moines

6h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 11:00 amDSM Des Moines-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$223Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

8:20 am - 10:00 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-DSM Des Moines

13h 40m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

5:35 am - 11:05 amDSM Des Moines-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

$227Southwest

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

4:50 pm - 11:05 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-DSM Des Moines

6h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:25 am - 11:00 amDSM Des Moines-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

$237Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

4:50 pm - 11:05 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-DSM Des Moines

6h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 9:30 pmDSM Des Moines-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

15h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

$239Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

8:00 am - 10:05 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-DSM Des Moines

14h 05m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 11:00 amDSM Des Moines-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$248Southwest

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

5:04 am - 8:46 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-DSM Des Moines

3h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:23 am - 11:03 amDSM Des Moines-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

3h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$249American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

4:00 pm - 10:00 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-DSM Des Moines

6h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:35 am - 11:05 amDSM Des Moines-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

$264Southwest

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

4:50 pm - 11:00 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-DSM Des Moines

6h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

4:25 pm - 10:10 pmDSM Des Moines-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

$277Southwest

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 2

6:32 pm - 11:35 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-DSM Des Moines

5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 10:07 amDSM Des Moines-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

4h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$279United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21

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United Airlines flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

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United Airlines

Oct 20

MKE6:32 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

5h 03m

1 stop

DSM11:35 pmDes Moines

Oct 21

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

4h 07m

1 stop

MKE10:07 amMilwaukee-Mitchell

$279

United Airlines

Oct 20

MKE6:32 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

5h 03m

1 stop

DSM11:35 pmDes Moines

Oct 21

DSM11:27 amDes Moines

3h 44m

1 stop

MKE3:11 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

$339

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Oct 1

MKE8:30 amMilwaukee-Mitchell

5h 45m

1 stop

DSM2:15 pmDes Moines

Oct 5

DSM6:55 pmDes Moines

4h 04m

1 stop

MKE10:59 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

$357

Delta flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

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Delta

Nov 4

MKE4:00 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

5h 00m

1 stop

DSM9:00 pmDes Moines

Nov 7

DSM4:01 pmDes Moines

5h 12m

1 stop

MKE9:13 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

$209

Delta

Oct 15

MKE6:30 amMilwaukee-Mitchell

3h 41m

1 stop

DSM10:11 amDes Moines

Oct 22

DSM6:55 amDes Moines

3h 14m

1 stop

MKE10:09 amMilwaukee-Mitchell

$291

Delta

Oct 16

MKE6:30 amMilwaukee-Mitchell

3h 41m

1 stop

DSM10:11 amDes Moines

Oct 18

DSM6:55 amDes Moines

3h 14m

1 stop

MKE10:09 amMilwaukee-Mitchell

$317

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Wed 11/4

4:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 11/7

4:01 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$209

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4:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

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1 stop5h 00m

$223

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Wed 10/14

8:20 am-10:00 pm

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5:35 am-11:05 am

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$227

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4:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

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$237

MilwaukeeDes Moines

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MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 11/9

4:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$239

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - DSM Des Moines

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 12/3

8:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 12/7

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$248

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MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - DSM Des Moines

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 11/4

5:04 am-8:46 am

1 stop3h 42m

Des Moines

Sat 11/7

7:23 am-11:03 am

1 stop3h 40m

$249

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - DSM Des Moines

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 10/14

4:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

5:35 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 30m

$264

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - DSM Des Moines

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 11/1

4:50 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

4:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$277

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - DSM Des Moines

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 10/20

6:32 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 07m

$279

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If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in September, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Milwaukee to Des Moines during August average around $0.

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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Milwaukee in the past 72 hours is $146. The best round-trip flight deal from Milwaukee to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $209.

The fastest flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines takes 3h 41m

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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 3h 41m, 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.
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.

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