MKE - DSM

$164 Find Cheap Flights from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Des Moines departing on 1/4. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$203
Delta
Sat 1/17Sun 1/18
MKE - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$164
Typical prices: $228-$329
Delta
Sun 1/4
MKE - DSM • 1 stop
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Delta
Cheapest • from $203 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.2 score
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Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines (MKE-DSM)

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

Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 10:19 am
MKE
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DSM
4h 04m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:59 am - 3:19 pm
DSM
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MKE
4h 20m1 stop
$203Delta
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
Delta Logo
3:59 pm - 9:24 pm
MKE
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DSM
5h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:59 am - 3:19 pm
DSM
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MKE
4h 20m1 stop
$229Delta
Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 9
Delta Logo
3:59 pm - 9:24 pm
MKE
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DSM
5h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:22 pm - 9:30 pm
DSM
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MKE
5h 08m1 stop
$247Delta
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:53 am
MKE
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DSM
5h 53m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:35 pm
DSM
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MKE
4h 35m1 stop
$263United Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 9
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 11:25 am
MKE
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DSM
5h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 6:00 pm
DSM
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MKE
12h 40m2 stops
$319Southwest
Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 3
United Airlines Logo
6:36 am - 10:50 am
MKE
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DSM
4h 14m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:46 pm - 10:13 pm
DSM
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MKE
3h 27m1 stop
$327United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 12:15 pm
MKE
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DSM
7h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 6:25 pm
DSM
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MKE
9h 50m2 stops
$344Southwest
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 10:50 am
MKE
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DSM
5h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 6:25 pm
DSM
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MKE
9h 50m2 stops
$346Southwest
Mon, Dec 29 - Fri, Jan 2
American Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 6:22 pm
MKE
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DSM
22h 14m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:57 pm - 11:00 pm
DSM
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MKE
4h 03m1 stop
$357American Airlines
Sun, Dec 28 - Fri, Jan 2
American Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 6:22 pm
MKE
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DSM
22h 14m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 7:38 pm
DSM
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MKE
6h 13m1 stop
$372American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Milwaukee to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Des Moines?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Milwaukee to Des Moines, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Des Moines, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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Cheapest flight$164
Flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines

When to book flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milwaukee to Des Moines was $164 for a one-way ticket and $203 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Milwaukee to Des Moines. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee with another airline. Booking your flights between Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11048 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.5Food
8.0Crew
6.9Entertainment
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it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

8.0 ExcellentConnie, Dec 2025
PHX - MKE
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it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

I liked the humor of the captain and crew on the flight from Flagstaff to Dallas. They were humorous.

AA delayed the flight for 3 hours and 50 minutes, but delayed the last 2 hours, 30 minutes at a time, so if we knew before, could have stayed at home and worked instead of being at the airport wasting time... The plane's crew was excellent, not their fault.

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Milwaukee (MKE)
Des Moines (DSM)