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$81+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Baltimore (DSM - BWI)

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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BWI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Des Moines to Baltimore/Washington are usually found in September or November, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Baltimore

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Baltimore (BWI). 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 January 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$366
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Baltimore
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Baltimore. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:57 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop11h 24mFrontier
Mon 3/174:22 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop27h 26mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$128
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/188:00 amDSM - BWI
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/226:30 amBWI - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/55:30 amDSM - BWI
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/87:30 amBWI - DSM
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:40 amDSM - BWI
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Tue 4/2211:05 amBWI - DSM
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/19$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/224:20 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Sun 2/236:00 amBWI - DSM
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/20$332
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - BWI
3 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/176:30 amBWI - DSM
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$357

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Baltimore 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

6:57 pm-7:21 am

1 stop11h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/17

4:22 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop27h 26m

$128

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Tue 2/18

8:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/22

6:30 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 07m

$292

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

5:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/8

7:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

$297

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

6:40 am-5:35 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/22

11:05 am-7:55 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$307

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Sat 2/22

4:20 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/23

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 31m

$332

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-6:46 pm

3 stops28h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/17

6:30 am-2:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$357

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Mon 3/17

6:57 pm-7:21 am

1 stop11h 24m

$81

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Sun 4/27

11:52 am-5:43 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$279

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Sun 4/27

7:35 am-5:10 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$329

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Mon 3/17

5:45 am-4:43 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$1,388

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Baltimore in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Baltimore flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Baltimore flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Baltimore flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Baltimore flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Baltimore flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Baltimore

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Baltimore

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Baltimore. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Baltimore is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Baltimore (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to Baltimore in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Baltimore. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Baltimore in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Baltimore by month

Plan your trip to Baltimore by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Baltimore ranges from 2.9 - 4.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Baltimore when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Baltimore by month

Plan your trip to Baltimore by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Baltimore, 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 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Baltimore

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Baltimore. 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 Baltimore. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Southwest from Des Moines to Baltimore to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Frontier
6.1
Okay
3,441 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Baltimore round-trip from $128. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $292, and American Airlines, from $297. Frontier is currently priced 68% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Baltimore one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $279 and $329 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Baltimore that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Baltimore flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Baltimore?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Baltimore.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Baltimore?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Baltimore by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Baltimore (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to Baltimore in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Baltimore

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Baltimore. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$255Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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