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$248+ 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 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — DSM
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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 December 19, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(Delta)

One-way from

$248
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$301
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Milwaukee to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 1/710:47 amMKE - DSM
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Mon 1/1312:15 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/18$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 1/75:15 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1311:35 amDSM - MKE
2 stops9h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$587

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/7

10:47 am-4:34 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 1/13

12:15 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$281

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/7

5:15 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 1/13

11:35 am-8:57 pm

2 stops9h 22m

$587

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 12/27

11:39 am-3:14 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$248

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 12/27

5:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops5h 55m

$333

MilwaukeeDes Moines

MKE - DSM

MKEDSM

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 12/27

6:25 pm-11:20 pm

3 stops28h 55m

$535

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Deals found on 12/18

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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 December.
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 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 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 Milwaukee-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines (average of $311). 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 December 19, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

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
4,836 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

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
8,600 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

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
9,048 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

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
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

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 Milwaukee to Des Moines round-trip?

    Delta, at $281, was found to be the cheapest airline from Milwaukee to Des Moines. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Delta is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines (average of $311). 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$246Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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