Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Flights from Des Moines to Baltimore usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Baltimore.

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Baltimore pass through?

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Baltimore most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 40% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 24% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 16% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Des Moines to Baltimore. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $349 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $697, a difference of $348. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Baltimore?

Some of the most popular sights in Baltimore are M&T Bank Stadium, National Aquarium Baltimore and Oriole Park At Camden Yards. These are among the most viewed places in Baltimore on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Baltimore?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Baltimore takes 00m, covering 907 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Baltimore?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Des Moines to Baltimore changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $281 to $1,057. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Baltimore looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Baltimore are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $159, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 17m, compared with 4h 55m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 08m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Baltimore?

Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)?

Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include: • NextCar • Hertz • Dollar • Budget • Thrifty

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Baltimore flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Baltimore range from $386 to $566, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $386 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Baltimore typically range from $386 to $566. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $281, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Baltimore. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 52% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Delta ($281) and United Airlines ($281) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Baltimore according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Baltimore route. 40% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Flights via Lambert-St Louis (STL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $388. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Baltimore which airport offers the shortest layover?

Lambert-St Louis (STL) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Baltimore layovers at 2h 32m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $386-$566

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Baltimore

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

6:52 pm - 12:58 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:53 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$281Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

2:59 pm - 8:52 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:30 pm - 10:35 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$281Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7

2:56 pm - 10:44 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 48m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:20 pm - 11:15 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$281United Airlines

Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 16

6:00 am - 11:40 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:50 pm - 10:05 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

$281Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

5:29 pm - 11:27 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 10:46 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$281Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5

5:29 pm - 11:35 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 06m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 10:53 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$281Delta

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

5:10 am - 11:40 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

4:55 pm - 10:05 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

6h 10m2 stops Buffalo Chicago Midway

$286Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

6:00 am - 4:40 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

9h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:10 pm - 11:00 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

4h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$286Southwest

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

8:00 am - 2:06 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:10 am - 12:39 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

7h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$309United Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27

3:15 pm - 9:42 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:10 am - 10:32 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$321United Airlines

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Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

10:24 am - 1:01 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

25h 37m2 stops Tampa St. Petersburg Fort Lauderdale

1:56 pm - 4:11 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

27h 15m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$412Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 19

11:27 am - 5:29 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:44 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$455Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 19

4:07 pm - 12:31 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

7h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:44 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$455Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 20

6:00 am - 11:52 amDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 10:44 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$475Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 18

6:37 pm - 1:01 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

17h 24m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

1:56 pm - 4:11 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

27h 15m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$481Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 20

10:24 am - 1:01 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

25h 37m2 stops Tampa St. Petersburg Fort Lauderdale

6:57 pm - 10:01 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

16h 04m1 stop Tampa

$485Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 19

10:24 am - 1:01 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

25h 37m2 stops Tampa St. Petersburg Fort Lauderdale

9:59 pm - 9:06 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

12h 07m1 stop Tampa

$485Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1

3:24 pm - 9:42 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:10 am - 10:32 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

5h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$721United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

8:00 am - 2:06 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:10 am - 4:07 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

10h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$726United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

3:15 pm - 9:42 pmDSM Des Moines-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:10 am - 4:07 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-DSM Des Moines

10h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$726United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Baltimore? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Baltimore departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Baltimore?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Baltimore. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 52% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Baltimore?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Baltimore.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Baltimore?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Baltimore takes 00m, covering 907 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Baltimore?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Baltimore flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Baltimore range from $386 to $566, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $386 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Baltimore changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $281 to $1,057. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Baltimore looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Baltimore are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $159, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)?
Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• NextCar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Baltimore?
Flights from Des Moines to Baltimore usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Baltimore/Washington (BWI).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Baltimore pass through?
One-stop flights from Des Moines to Baltimore most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Baltimore?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Des Moines to Baltimore. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $349 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $697, a difference of $348.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Baltimore?
Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 17m, compared with 4h 55m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 08m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Baltimore?
Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Baltimore?
Some of the most popular sights in Baltimore are M&T Bank Stadium, National Aquarium Baltimore and Oriole Park At Camden Yards. These are among the most viewed places in Baltimore on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $349, about $348 less than Sunday fares (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Baltimore trip for June. Fares historically average $316 round-trip in that month - typically $300 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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