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Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines (MKE - DSM) from $135

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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October

Round-trip from

$323

One-way from

$135
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

Wednesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 121%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Des Moines from Milwaukee average $466. You can even find prices in October for less than $466, as users have found deals to Des Moines from as low as $248. The month of February appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Des Moines from Milwaukee. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 58%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MKE to DSM?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Milwaukee to Des Moines at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Milwaukee to Des Moines flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Milwaukee to Des Moines specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Milwaukee to Des Moines in June and July 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 7/106:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/126:50 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$256
Tue 6/186:31 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Tue 6/256:32 amDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/6$315
Thu 7/118:45 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/156:50 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$346
Thu 7/118:45 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/143:25 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$366
Thu 6/273:51 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/303:25 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$386
Sun 6/305:28 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 34mDelta
Sun 7/75:54 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/5$392
Wed 7/105:45 amMKE - DSM
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1210:53 amDSM - MKE
2 stops13h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$401
Fri 6/285:46 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/303:25 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$406
Wed 7/105:45 amMKE - DSM
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/128:43 pmDSM - MKE
3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$423

Milwaukee to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Milwaukee and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Milwaukee to Des Moines in June and July 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 9/2110:47 amMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 08mDelta
Tue 9/245:57 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/5$226
Wed 7/106:00 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/126:50 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$256
Tue 6/186:31 amMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Tue 6/256:32 amDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/6$315
Thu 7/118:45 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/156:50 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$346
Thu 7/118:45 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/143:25 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$366
Thu 6/273:51 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/303:25 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$386
Sun 6/305:28 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop3h 34mDelta
Sun 7/75:54 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/5$392
Wed 7/105:45 amMKE - DSM
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1210:53 amDSM - MKE
2 stops13h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$401
Fri 6/285:46 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/303:25 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$406

One-way flights to Des Moines from Milwaukee

Search for one-way flight options from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Users needing a return flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines should utilize the search form above.
Sat 6/299:29 amMKE - DSM
1 stop10h 50mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$135
Thu 6/209:45 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$205
Thu 6/206:25 pmMKE - DSM
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$220
Thu 6/209:45 pmMKE - DSM
3 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$285
Sat 6/295:15 amMKE - DSM
2 stops18h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$307
Sat 6/295:50 amMKE - DSM
3 stops32h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$726

Find flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines within your budget

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, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Budget

$226 - $640

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Depart

Return

Price

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 9/21

1 stop3h 08m

Des Moines

Tue 9/24

1 stop4h 00m

$226

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/10

1 stop4h 14m

Des Moines

Fri 7/12

1 stop3h 29m

$256

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 6/18

1 stop4h 42m

Des Moines

Tue 6/25

1 stop5h 54m

$315

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 7/11

1 stop5h 34m

Des Moines

Sun 7/14

1 stop5h 17m

$366

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 6/30

1 stop3h 34m

Des Moines

Sun 7/7

1 stop5h 33m

$392

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/10

1 stop10h 46m

Des Moines

Fri 7/12

2 stops13h 04m

$401

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/10

1 stop10h 46m

Des Moines

Fri 7/12

3 stops24h 25m

$423

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/10

2 stops22h 13m

Des Moines

Fri 7/12

3 stops24h 25m

$467

Milwaukee-MitchellDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 9/21

2 stops8h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 9/24

1 stop6h 07m

$640

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Deals found on 6/5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Milwaukee to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines

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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Milwaukee to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Frontier
6.2
Okay
3,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $226, but on average you can expect to pay $523.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines round-trip?

    Delta, at $226, was found to be the cheapest airline from Milwaukee to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Delta is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does MKE to DSM mean?

    Great question - MKE to DSM just means Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport to Des Moines Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Milwaukee to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Milwaukee to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Milwaukee to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Milwaukee to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Milwaukee to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$271Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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