How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in State of Washington, such as Spokane or Seattle, and flying into Des Moines, then you can expect flight times to average 4h 44m and 5h 16m, respectively.

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 State of Washington according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington to Des Moines?

Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Washington to Des Moines

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As of November 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington to Des Moines Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington to Des Moines Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington 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.

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4:58 pm - 7:50 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

24h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

8:39 pm - 3:43 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

21h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

$288Frontier

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 13

4:58 pm - 7:50 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

24h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

8:39 pm - 3:43 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

21h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

$290Frontier

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 13

6:00 am - 4:07 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 07m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:54 pm - 8:50 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5h 56m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$355Delta

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

11:37 pm - 10:21 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 44m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:01 am - 5:10 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$377Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

11:21 am - 8:59 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:14 am - 2:36 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$377American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

6:00 am - 2:48 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:27 pm - 8:53 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$377American Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

5:10 am - 12:21 pmPSC Pasco Tri Cities-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

5:15 pm - 9:14 pmDSM Des Moines-PSC Pasco Tri Cities

5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

$379United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

9:01 am - 9:25 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 24m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:15 pm - 9:21 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

$382United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

10:05 am - 7:25 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

4:55 pm - 12:35 amDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

$392Southwest

Sat, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 8

6:45 am - 2:40 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

6:30 am - 2:00 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Oakland

$397Southwest

Sat, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 8

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9:13 pm - 9:35 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

22h 22m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:04 pm - 6:33 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

24h 29m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

$569Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

11:20 am - 10:05 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

3:30 pm - 11:35 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

$587Southwest

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

6:00 am - 2:08 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:45 am - 12:29 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7h 44m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$587Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

6:00 am - 2:08 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:45 am - 10:42 amDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5h 57m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$587Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

10:50 am - 9:55 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 9:47 amDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

$587United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

12:38 pm - 11:26 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:58 pm - 8:20 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$591American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

6:10 am - 2:15 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 pm - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$591Southwest

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

9:13 pm - 9:35 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

22h 22m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:04 pm - 6:33 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

24h 29m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

$617Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

1:49 pm - 8:36 pmGEG Spokane-DSM Des Moines

4h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

6:05 am - 12:29 pmDSM Des Moines-GEG Spokane

8h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$639United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

9:45 pm - 10:48 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 03m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:23 pm - 12:35 amDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$710American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

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American Airlines flights from State of Washington to Des Moines

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American Airlines

Dec 3

PSC5:13 pmPasco Tri Cities

13h 39m

2 stops

DSM8:52 amDes Moines

Dec 8

DSM7:14 amDes Moines

14h 38m

2 stops

PSC7:52 pmPasco Tri Cities

$389

American Airlines

Dec 16

SEA7:10 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl

10h 00m

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DSM7:10 pmDes Moines

Dec 23

DSM7:43 pmDes Moines

7h 16m

1 stop

SEA12:59 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl

$405

American Airlines

Dec 10

GEG2:22 pmSpokane

8h 11m

1 stop

DSM12:33 amDes Moines

Dec 17

DSM6:04 pmDes Moines

7h 36m

1 stop

GEG11:40 pmSpokane

$407

United Airlines flights from State of Washington to Des Moines

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Dec 3

PSC5:10 amPasco Tri Cities

5h 11m

1 stop

DSM12:21 pmDes Moines

Dec 8

DSM5:15 pmDes Moines

5h 59m

1 stop

PSC9:14 pmPasco Tri Cities

$379

United Airlines

Dec 2

SEA9:01 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl

10h 24m

2 stops

DSM9:25 pmDes Moines

Dec 9

DSM5:15 pmDes Moines

6h 06m

1 stop

SEA9:21 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl

$382

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Dec 3

PSC5:10 amPasco Tri Cities

5h 11m

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DSM12:21 pmDes Moines

Dec 8

DSM6:15 amDes Moines

8h 51m

2 stops

PSC1:06 pmPasco Tri Cities

$384

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9:01 am-9:25 pm

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5:15 pm-9:21 pm

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$382

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10:05 am-7:25 pm

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Des Moines

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4:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop9h 40m

$392

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6:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

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Mon 2/8

6:30 am-2:00 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$397

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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 January, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from State of Washington to Des Moines during October average around $484.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Des Moines from State of Washington when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Des Moines for around $540 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from State of Washington for as low as $418 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$189
Fastest flight time	4h 44m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from State of Washington in the past 72 hours is $189. The best round-trip flight deal from State of Washington to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $288.

The fastest flight from State of Washington to Des Moines takes 4h 44m

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As of November 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington to Des Moines Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington to Des Moines Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington 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.

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