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

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

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 Pasco, and flying into Des Moines, then you can expect flight times to average 4h 51m and 5h 21m, respectively.

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta 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 39% 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.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington to Des Moines Airport?

Prices for flights from Washington to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.

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As of September 2026, there are 6 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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5:40 am - 5:50 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:00 am - 11:00 amDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$255Southwest

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

9:30 am - 8:50 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

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

10h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

$256Southwest

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

11:46 pm - 8:46 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:26 pm - 12:32 amDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$291American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

4:27 pm - 7:30 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

25h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 3:12 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

20h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

$291Frontier

Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 30

5:00 am - 12:31 pmGEG Spokane-DSM Des Moines

5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

5:22 pm - 8:49 pmDSM Des Moines-GEG Spokane

5h 27m1 stop Denver Intl

$291United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

1:00 pm - 10:33 pmGEG Spokane-DSM Des Moines

7h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:01 pm - 8:08 pmDSM Des Moines-GEG Spokane

6h 07m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$291Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 7

5:00 am - 5:27 pmGEG Spokane-DSM Des Moines

10h 27m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:27 pm - 8:57 pmDSM Des Moines-GEG Spokane

9h 30m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$301United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 29

11:45 am - 8:52 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:04 am - 6:59 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$303Delta

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5

12:14 pm - 1:55 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

23h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:45 pm - 9:45 amDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

21h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$318Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

2:07 pm - 12:14 amGEG Spokane-DSM Des Moines

8h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:14 am - 11:59 amDSM Des Moines-GEG Spokane

7h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$339American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31

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4:27 pm - 7:33 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

25h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 3:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

20h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

$480Frontier

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

10:59 pm - 10:46 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:46 pm - 8:36 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7h 50m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$551Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 23

11:00 pm - 10:31 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:15 am - 1:21 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

$557United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

11:35 am - 10:26 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:45 am - 1:44 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$557Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26

9:00 am - 8:26 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 26m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

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

5h 54m1 stop Denver Intl

$562United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 23

7:40 am - 9:05 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 25m2 stops Oakland Denver Intl

7:15 am - 1:20 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$562Southwest

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

7:40 am - 9:05 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 25m2 stops Oakland Denver Intl

5:30 am - 12:30 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$562Southwest

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

2:19 pm - 11:59 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

2:17 pm - 8:29 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$565American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

12:38 pm - 8:41 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

30h 03m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:42 pm - 11:26 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

22h 44m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$575Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 7

1:40 pm - 12:04 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 10:52 amDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7h 22m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$717American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

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Southwest flights from State of Washington to Des Moines

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Nov 11

SEA5:40 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl

10h 10m

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DSM5:50 pmDes Moines

Nov 17

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

6h 00m

1 stop

SEA11:00 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl

$255

Southwest

Nov 11

SEA9:30 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl

9h 20m

1 stop

DSM8:50 pmDes Moines

Nov 17

DSM3:30 pmDes Moines

10h 05m

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SEA11:35 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl

$256

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Nov 11

SEA5:40 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl

10h 10m

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DSM5:50 pmDes Moines

Nov 17

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

11h 00m

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SEA4:00 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl

$261

United Airlines flights from State of Washington to Des Moines

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Oct 6

GEG5:00 amSpokane

5h 31m

1 stop

DSM12:31 pmDes Moines

Oct 13

DSM5:22 pmDes Moines

5h 27m

1 stop

GEG8:49 pmSpokane

$291

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Oct 27

GEG5:00 amSpokane

10h 27m

2 stops

DSM5:27 pmDes Moines

Oct 29

DSM1:27 pmDes Moines

9h 30m

2 stops

GEG8:57 pmSpokane

$301

United Airlines

Oct 12

SEA11:13 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl

9h 18m

1 stop

DSM10:31 amDes Moines

Oct 23

DSM5:22 pmDes Moines

5h 53m

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SEA9:15 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl

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1:00 pm-10:33 pm

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1 stop6h 07m

$291

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Mon 2/1

11:45 am-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 07m

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1 stop9h 55m

$303

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12:14 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 41m

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

2:45 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 00m

$318

SpokaneDes Moines

GEG Spokane - DSM Des Moines

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Wed 10/28

2:07 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

6:14 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 45m

$339

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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 October, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from State of Washington to Des Moines during November average around $441.

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 $519 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	$145
Fastest flight time	4h 51m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from State of Washington in the past 72 hours is $145. The best round-trip flight deal from State of Washington to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $255.

The fastest flight from State of Washington to Des Moines takes 4h 51m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington to Des Moines Airport?
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As of September 2026, there are 6 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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