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$247+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee (DSM - MKE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MKE
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Milwaukee (MKE). 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

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Delta)

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Average price

$510
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Milwaukee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

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.
Tue 2/46:30 amDSM - MKE
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Sat 2/83:15 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 1/20$247
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/75:45 amDSM - MKE
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Sun 3/95:00 pmMKE - DSM
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$322
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/46:45 pmDSM - MKE
1 stop3h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/83:59 pmMKE - DSM
2 stops8h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$582
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.
Thu 3/67:30 amDSM - MKE
2 stops14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/134:48 pmMKE - DSM
3 stops30h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$821

Find flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee within your budget

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Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

6:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 2/8

3:15 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$247

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

5:45 am-5:40 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 3/9

5:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 05m

$322

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

6:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 2/8

3:59 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$582

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

7:30 am-10:08 pm

2 stops14h 38m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 3/13

4:48 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops30h 27m

$821

Des MoinesMilwaukee

DSM - MKE

DSMMKE

Des Moines

Sun 1/26

10:32 am-4:22 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$334

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Deals found on 1/20

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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-Milwaukee flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Milwaukee flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Milwaukee flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Milwaukee 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-Milwaukee 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 Des Moines to Milwaukee

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee (average of $280). Flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 Milwaukee by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Milwaukee ranges from 1.4 - 4.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Milwaukee when rainfall is around 1.4 in.

Temperature in Milwaukee by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Milwaukee, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Milwaukee

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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
3,443 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Milwaukee. 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 Des Moines to Milwaukee round-trip?

    Currently priced at $247, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Milwaukee and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $322 and $582, respectively. Delta is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $273. Users have also found prices from $334 and $530 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee (average of $280). Flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee. 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
DeltaCheapest$213Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$352Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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