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$115+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines (MKE - DSM)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — DSM
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$266
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$115
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$695
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 36% potential increase in price ($210 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/15:00 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/52:28 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop21h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/16:34 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Sun 6/86:10 amDSM - MKE
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/17$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/25:35 amMKE - DSM
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Sun 5/46:00 amDSM - MKE
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 4/251:48 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/265:43 amDSM - MKE
1 stop41h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$447

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Milwaukee

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 5/1

5:00 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop28h 58m

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

2:28 pm-11:37 am

1 stop21h 09m

$266

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 6/1

6:34 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Des Moines

Sun 6/8

6:10 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$307

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 5/2

5:35 am-2:50 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$422

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 5/7

12:07 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$115

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 5/8

2:50 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$176

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 4/26

6:36 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop3h 41m

$208

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 5/10

11:25 am-11:39 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$290

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Deals found on 4/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Milwaukee to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Milwaukee-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Milwaukee-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milwaukee-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Milwaukee-Des Moines 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 Milwaukee to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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

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 April 17, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Milwaukee to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Delta, at $307, was found to be the cheapest airline from Milwaukee to Des Moines. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. Delta is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines are Delta ($115), American Airlines ($208), and United Airlines ($290).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee to Des Moines 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 Milwaukee to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Milwaukee to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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