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$176 Find Cheap Flights from Madison 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 Madison to Des Moines departing on 12/2. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Madison to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$219
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Wed 2/18Sat 2/21
MSN - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$176
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Tue 12/2
MSN - DSM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $219 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Madison to Des Moines (MSN-DSM)

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

Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
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5:55 pm - 9:27 pmMSN-DSM
3h 32m1 stop
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6:20 am - 1:01 pmDSM-MSN
6h 41m1 stop
$219Delta
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
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6:30 am - 10:17 amMSN-DSM
3h 47m1 stop
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10:57 am - 5:06 pmDSM-MSN
6h 09m2 stops
$224Delta
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16
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6:00 am - 10:20 amMSN-DSM
4h 20m1 stop
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4:59 pm - 10:59 pmDSM-MSN
6h 00m1 stop
$259Delta
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Thu, Nov 27 - Sat, Nov 29
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:42 amMSN-DSM
4h 12m1 stop
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9:44 pm - 12:51 amDSM-MSN
3h 07m1 stop
$266United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 9:27 pmMSN-DSM
3h 32m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:01 pmDSM-MSN
6h 01m2 stops
$344Delta
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 3:41 pmMSN-DSM
8h 41m2 stops
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10:57 am - 5:06 pmDSM-MSN
6h 09m2 stops
$349Delta
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16
Delta Logo
6:59 am - 5:12 pmMSN-DSM
10h 13m2 stops
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6:17 am - 12:45 pmDSM-MSN
6h 28m1 stop
$379Delta
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Mon, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 21
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:14 pmMSN-DSM
5h 44m1 stop
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3:15 pm - 11:43 amDSM-MSN
20h 28m1 stop
$423United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 13
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9:48 am - 10:00 amMSN-DSM
24h 12m2 stops
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2:41 pm - 7:15 pmDSM-MSN
28h 34m1 stop
$434Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
United Airlines Logo
3:48 pm - 2:22 pmMSN-DSM
22h 34m2 stops
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3:24 pm - 7:08 pmDSM-MSN
3h 44m1 stop
$483United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Madison to Des Moines flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Madison to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Des Moines on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Madison to Des Moines. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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Cheapest flight$176
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Madison to Des Moines

When to book flights from Madison to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madison to Des Moines 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 Madison to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madison to Des Moines was $176 for a one-way ticket and $219 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Madison you will be using Madison Truax Field. You will be landing at Des Moines, also known as Des Moines.

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

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

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

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Madison and Des Moines, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madison to Des Moines, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madison to Des Moines are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $401 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $424 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madison 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 Madison to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison with another airline. Booking your flights between Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Madison to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madison to Des Moines. 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 Madison to Des Moines? 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8001 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
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I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

10.0 ExcellentMAYRA, Nov 2025JFK - MIA
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I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

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