MKE - DSM

$154 Find Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines departing on 7/16. 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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KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Des Moines

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Milwaukee to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Milwaukee to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$243
Delta
Wed 7/15Wed 7/22
MKE - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$154
United Airlines
Thu 7/16
MKE - DSM • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Milwaukee and Des Moines. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $170 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 37m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 100% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines (MKE-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Delta Logo
9:39 am - 2:05 pm
MKE
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DSM
4h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:42 pm
DSM
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MKE
6h 42m
1 stop
$243Delta
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
Delta Logo
4:57 pm - 8:49 pm
MKE
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DSM
3h 52m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:52 pm - 9:41 pm
DSM
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MKE
3h 49m
1 stop
$275Delta
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 10:50 pm
MKE
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DSM
12h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 9:55 pm
DSM
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MKE
6h 10m
1 stop
$282Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 10:18 am
MKE
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DSM
3h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 2:15 pm
DSM
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MKE
3h 15m
1 stop
$289Delta
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 13
Delta Logo
9:39 am - 2:05 pm
MKE
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DSM
4h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:52 pm - 9:41 pm
DSM
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MKE
3h 49m
1 stop
$295Delta
Fri, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 24
American Airlines Logo
8:43 am - 1:04 pm
MKE
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DSM
4h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 10:21 pm
DSM
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MKE
3h 48m
1 stop
$307American Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 13
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 10:50 pm
MKE
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DSM
14h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:50 pm
DSM
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MKE
6h 10m
1 stop
$311Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 8:32 pm
MKE
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DSM
5h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 9:23 pm
DSM
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MKE
7h 38m
1 stop
$313United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 1:45 pm
MKE
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DSM
4h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 9:50 pm
DSM
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MKE
6h 00m
2 stops
$322Southwest
Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 12:50 pm
MKE
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DSM
7h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 11:05 am
DSM
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MKE
5h 55m
1 stop
$327Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Milwaukee to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines is July, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $580 and $506 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 69% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines was $154 for a one-way ticket and $243 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Milwaukee and Des Moines?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Milwaukee to Des Moines. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Milwaukee is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Milwaukee with another airline. Booking your flights between Milwaukee and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from Milwaukee up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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