DSM - MKE

$134 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee departing on 4/13. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Milwaukee, 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 Des Moines to Milwaukee, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$307
Delta
Sun 4/26Sun 5/3
DSM - MKE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$134
Typical prices: $135-$150
American Airlines
Mon 4/13
DSM - MKE • 1 stop
Top airlines
Delta
Cheapest • from $307 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.1 score
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Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Milwaukee. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Minneapolis (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $261 (round-trip)
Chicago (ORD)
Shortest trip • 3h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee (DSM-MKE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Milwaukee

Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:13 am
DSM
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MKE
3h 13m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 10:16 am
MKE
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DSM
3h 46m
1 stop
$307Delta
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:45 am
DSM
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MKE
4h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 9:23 am
MKE
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DSM
4h 13m
1 stop
$313United Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 1:22 pm
DSM
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MKE
7h 52m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 9:23 am
MKE
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DSM
3h 28m
1 stop
$314United Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 9
American Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 11:07 pm
DSM
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MKE
3h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:41 pm - 11:49 pm
MKE
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DSM
6h 08m
1 stop
$315American Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 9
American Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 11:07 pm
DSM
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MKE
3h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 10:26 am
MKE
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DSM
3h 25m
1 stop
$316American Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Fri, Jun 5
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 10:45 am
DSM
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MKE
5h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:25 am - 11:20 pm
MKE
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DSM
12h 55m
2 stops
$323Southwest
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:27 pm
DSM
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MKE
6h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 4:15 pm
MKE
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DSM
8h 00m
1 stop
$324United Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 9
American Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 11:07 pm
DSM
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MKE
3h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 11:49 pm
MKE
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DSM
5h 09m
1 stop
$326American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 20
American Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 10:27 pm
DSM
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MKE
7h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 11:30 am
MKE
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DSM
3h 19m
1 stop
$327American Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Fri, Jun 5
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 12:45 pm
DSM
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MKE
7h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:25 am - 11:20 pm
MKE
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DSM
12h 55m
2 stops
$329Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Milwaukee flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Milwaukee were found on Delta ($307) and United Airlines ($313).

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Cheapest flight$134
Flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee

When to book flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Milwaukee based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Milwaukee was $134 for a one-way ticket and $307 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Milwaukee.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee?

    On your way to Milwaukee, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Milwaukee-Mitchell.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Milwaukee.

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

    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 Des Moines to Milwaukee.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Milwaukee from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Milwaukee?

    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 Milwaukee with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and MKE 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 Des Moines to Milwaukee?

    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 Milwaukee from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Milwaukee? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11472 reviews
7.9Crew
7.2Comfort
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
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After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

2.0 Mediocresteven, Mar 2026
MIA - CLE
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After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Milwaukee (MKE)