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Cheapest round-trip
$321
Typical prices: $376-$620
Delta
Sun 9/9Wed 9/12
DSM - BTV • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$270
Typical prices: $280-$378
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/9
DSM - BTV • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Burlington. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 22% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA)
Cheapest • Avg $339 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Burlington (DSM-BTV)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Burlington

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
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4:11 pm - 11:57 pmDSM  Des Moines-BTV Burlington
6h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:00 pm - 8:46 pmBTV  Burlington-DSM Des Moines
4h 46m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$321Delta
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
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5:50 pm - 11:23 pmDSM  Des Moines-BTV Burlington
4h 33m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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1:25 pm - 7:14 pmBTV  Burlington-DSM Des Moines
6h 49m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$321Delta
Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31
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1:15 pm - 7:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-BTV Burlington
4h 50m1 stop Philadelphia
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6:09 am - 12:45 pmBTV  Burlington-DSM Des Moines
7h 36m1 stop Philadelphia
$325American Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:05 am - 12:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-BTV Burlington
5h 30m1 stop Philadelphia
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1:05 pm - 7:52 pmBTV  Burlington-DSM Des Moines
7h 47m1 stop Philadelphia
$325American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 11:23 pmDSM  Des Moines-BTV Burlington
4h 33m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:30 am - 10:42 amBTV  Burlington-DSM Des Moines
6h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$325Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 10:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-BTV Burlington
7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:03 pm - 11:41 pmBTV  Burlington-DSM Des Moines
7h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$325American Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24
United Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-BTV Burlington
7h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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6:10 am - 10:31 amBTV  Burlington-DSM Des Moines
5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$330United Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31
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8:00 am - 2:14 pmDSM  Des Moines-BTV Burlington
5h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:43 am - 8:36 pmBTV  Burlington-DSM Des Moines
10h 53m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
$330United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24
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3:11 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-BTV Burlington
7h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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6:00 am - 12:32 pmBTV  Burlington-DSM Des Moines
7h 32m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$335United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
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2:31 pm - 9:13 amDSM  Des Moines-BTV Burlington
17h 42m2 stops Denver Intl Tampa
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6:42 pm - 9:53 pmBTV  Burlington-DSM Des Moines
28h 11m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
$624Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Burlington flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Des Moines to Burlington with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Burlington start at $321. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $376 to $620. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $321 on Delta.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Burlington, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 47% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Des Moines to Burlington flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$270
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Burlington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Burlington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Des Moines to Burlington flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Des Moines to Burlington usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Burlington (BTV).

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

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

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

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to Burlington most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 87% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the Des Moines to Burlington route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $376 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $639, a difference of $263. 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 long is a flight from Des Moines to Burlington?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Burlington takes 0h 00m, covering 1,052 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Burlington?

    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 Burlington 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 $321 to $930. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Burlington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $318, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 5h 26m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 5h 33m via New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Burlington?

    Burlington 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 Burlington Airport (BTV)?

    Burlington Airport (BTV) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Budget
    · Alamo
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Burlington range from $376 to $620, with an average of $433 over the past 12 months. Anything below $376 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Burlington flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $376 - about $263 less than Sunday (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Burlington trip for November. Fares historically average $339 round-trip in that month - typically $359 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Burlington Airport.
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
    - Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington
    - Vermont Suites

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Burlington

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Burlington (BTV)