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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Washington

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$277
Spokane
Spokane1 stop$363
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$277
Spokane
Spokane1 stop$363
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Washington flights

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

What are the cheapest fares from Des Moines to Washington recently?

The cheapest fares from Des Moines to Washington on KAYAK in the last week were to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from $277 round-trip and to Spokane (GEG) from $363 round-trip.

How do fares into airports in Washington compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Washington from Des Moines are:

• Spokane (GEG) (avg. price $421)
• Pasco Tri Cities (PSC) (avg. price $484)
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) (avg. price $500)

Are flights from Des Moines to Washington cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Des Moines to Washington are about 39% higher than they were in November last year, averaging $620 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Washington?

February is typically the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Washington, with round-trip fares averaging $416. June and July are usually the most expensive, averaging $576 and $552, respectively.

How do fares from Des Moines to Washington vary by day of the week?

On average, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Washington and Monday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 26% more expensive to fly on a Monday compared to Tuesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Des Moines to Washington?

It's cheapest to fly to Washington at night with average prices of $325. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $542.

What's the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington?

Book your flights 19 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 49% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for Des Moines to Washington flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$160
Beat the crowds with an average 65% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Seattle

Your Des Moines to Washington flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington?

    Yes. Fares from Des Moines to Washington are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $410 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Des Moines to Washington?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Des Moines to Washington have typically cost between $410 and $594.

  • What are the main airports serving Washington?

    There are 21 airports in Washington. 84% of KAYAK users choose Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) as their arrival airport, while 11% choose Spokane (GEG).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines to Washington?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Des Moines to Washington. One-stop options include United Airlines and Southwest.

  • Which destinations in Washington can I fly nonstop from Des Moines?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, there are no nonstop flights from Des Moines to Washington. The most popular destination you can reach with one stop is Seattle.

  • Which cabin classes are available from Des Moines to Washington?

    On flights from Des Moines to Washington you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around Washington?

    Washington is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Pike Place Market
    • Lumen Field
    • Space Needle
    • Seattle Waterfront

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Washington flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 19 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 49% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in February to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in June will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Tuesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Monday flights, which are about 26% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Spokane (GEG) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Seattle, the most popular destination in Washington. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Spokane, SeaTac and Leavenworth.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Washington

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Washington? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4222 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Terrible, decided to delay our flight since another flight require a flight captain

2.0 MediocreChih Hsuan, Nov 2026
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Terrible, decided to delay our flight since another flight require a flight captain

Wifi was terrible. I couldn't get any work done on the long flight

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

Board Milian spokesman with pre boarding , not after A group and without my spouse. Total BS, back to Alaska Airlibes I GO. oner 1.2M miles and 900 flights, and every time I fly SWA I regret it, thos will be last time, I only flew SWA but to time requirements fir a Funeral. NEVER AGAIN SWA

Good crew, funny movies, but you need phone ports in the plane and better snacks. :)

Had a long layover in rainy Chicago. The staff were attentive - my husband needed a wheelchair due to a recent fall and unsteady on his feet. They are wonderful for those of us who need a bit of extra care. My only complaint was discovered upon unpacking our suitcases at home. One (we had 3 carry on size and one just a bit larger) had water damage to everything inside. All the clothing (just happened to be the case with the clean clothes) were wet. I know it was raining, but why would items inside be wet? The paperwork packed in this case was damp with ink running. There were momentos from our 10-day European vacation that I was hoping to scrapbook - but alas, they will be scrapped - too damaged to keep. The boxes of French chocolate were damp on the outside. My expensive camera now has a cracked screen and a Gaudi tea-for-one was cracked - even though it was packed in clothing. I know it happened on this flight as I repacked all four suitcases before leaving New York in the morning. My first unhappy experience with luggage at Southwest.

The a/c wasn’t working very well and it was a very hot flight

Crew arrived late. Boarding delayed. Sat on tarmac for 20+ minutes waiting to depart. Wifi was undependable, slow and kept cutting out for things as simple as internet searches.

We got updated to first class and it was a wonderful experience. The staff was so friendly and make my son's trip memorable

A lovely flight experience, made better by genuinely friendly and helpful staff.

Flight attendant was funny with the announcements. I was assigned a middle seat but I was in the Premium Cabin so got a nice snack. Not the most comfortable seats but seems standard for airlines. I was glad to get some overhead bin space for my carry on even though I was in the last group to board. Overall, things went very smoothly and orderly.

The delay of my earlier AA flight meant that I had to forfeit working the election in my county plus the compensation that went with it. I was very bummed. Flying a red eye for a 78 year person was very challenging. Thanks for asking. Sincerely, Linda Kirkbride

The back of the plane use to board first after handicap with children and first class. Now the back boards last and there’s a long line waiting to go back while everyone is putting their luggage up and standing in aisle just talking. It’s hard on the elderly. I’m elderly.

Crew was fine.at check out I didn't get my debit card back.and didn't know until I was in Seattle. There was a 5.5hour delay. I didn't get to Washington til 530this morning. So now I have to get a new card and change alot of stuff.

For the third flight I’ve taken on Alaska this year there were delays. It’s become almost a gamble and hope for the best especially catching the late flight out of Kalispel to Seattle. Don’t even get me started on the flight out of Seattle to Sacramento. I will try another airline whenever possible moving forward.

I was a late add on to this flight because my previously booked flight was delayed, which would have made me late for my connecting flight. I was given the last seat on the plane which isn’t a huge deal but the seat had lots of dust and black mold looking growth along the air vents, making me uncomfortable with using it for the 6 hour flight. There was a gross fecal matter looking stain on the edge of the window in front of me. I paid for the WiFi, which did not work for the most of the flight.

Anything to make the customer experience better. Stop cancelling flights like people traveling have nothing better to do than have their life plans halted. People go to great lengths to get time off work, make plans at the end of their flights, make travel plans, go through the nightmare of checking in at busy stressful airports, make pick up arrangements only to have the rug pulled out from under them. Flying has become so miserable now!! The flights were delayed ONLY with American Airlines. The disorganization is sickening. After the flight being delayed multiple times, when the flight was finally broadcast that it was a go, EXCEPT, they were now waiting for flight attendants. They had plenty of time to plan this, what the heck?! Missed both connecting flights because it was so delayed. I vowed to never fly American Airlines again, did it and BOY was it a mistake!!! American Airlines ranks with United as two worst airlines.

Rude staff from baggage check to gate crew. Poor instructions. Inconsistent application of baggage rules.

more room in seats, larger snacks, more comms with delays

The plane was a rather tired 737-800, with old style small luggage bins. Poor air flow. USB charger in the infotainment system was not functioning. The flight was 2 hours late due to crew rest requirements (not their fault). On arrival in Seattle, waited on the tarmac for 30 minutes with very few updates from the crew.

One of the restrooms didn’t work. The ones that did never got replenished. Flight attendant just sitting there on their phone. No notification that the bathroom was broken so long lines. Apathetic crew.

I am in a wheelchair The gate agent knew exactly how to boarding A wheelchair first also the flight attendant knew exactly what she was doing

Not really a “Delta” problem but worth mentioning: Boarding was a difficult process. TSA seemed understaffed and Pre-Check took longer than regular TSA. The supervisor was frazzled and yelled at travelers. Once through TSA, we had to put our carry-ons through another x-ray machine. Then queue up to board with both boarding pass and ID. Then, when we got to the stairs on the tarmac, we had to show our boarding pass again. Maybe this is just normal for Kona since the terminal is outdoors (but still a “secured” area).

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

It was fine. 55 minute flight. No snacks or beverage service offered. Boarding went smoothly and my walker was waiting for me on the jet way.

My flight was cencaled due with the bad weather on Sunday the crew was poorly mistaken my luggage supposed depart with my flight instead I didn’t have my luggage for almost 3 days the website is poorly respond to my complain until I have someone to do it my connection smooth their not even respon or email me even the have my luggage

This was an auto-rebook due to being delayed from an earlier UA connecting flight. The boarding was fine, but they sat me in a middle seat when my original booking was a window seat. Overall, the flight was fine as it still got me to my final destination.

The flight was delayed by a hour and I wish they had communicated it sooner. No issues on the plane, it did take a while for food to come.

Smooth and easy boarding, comfortable for the entire 5 hour flight, and the seat back entertainment was great! I appreciated all the features, from location info and maps, movies, the ability to connect with Bluetooth headphones, and good selection of movies. Food was good, normal airline snacks (I didn’t purchase anything)

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

Everything was fantastic. Modern plane. All the amenities! Although the paid snacks and meals are pure robbery. Like i understand airlines need to make money, but 11$ USD for an overnight oats with some nuts in it and barely any pieces of apple.... Highway robbery

Never happened, because of the first delayed flight I lost the connection and had to wait overnight and take two flights to reach my destination.

The flight was delayed a dozen times and finally took off 3 hours late. American gave us 12 dollar vouchers which barely buys you a water at the airport. Options to rebook were easy to access and complete although I didn't go this route.

Although there were two delays, they were communicated clearly and the boarding process was expedited. The crew was pleasant and efficient.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

It was a code share with Alaska - would have been great if I actually made it on the plane, claimed I didn’t have a ticket or a seat even thought I was checked in.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

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