MKE - DSM

$154 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 7/30. 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 Milwaukee to Des Moines, 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 Milwaukee to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$281
Typical prices: $452-$174
Southwest
Tue 8/25Thu 8/27
MKE - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$154
American Airlines
Thu 7/30
MKE - DSM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $281 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Milwaukee and Des Moines. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $170 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 31m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 100% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Milwaukee to Des Moines

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 11:50 am
MKE
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DSM
5h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:00 am
DSM
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MKE
5h 20m
1 stop
$281Southwest
Sat, May 23 - Fri, May 29
Delta Logo
5:48 pm - 9:12 pm
MKE
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DSM
3h 24m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:56 am - 4:51 pm
DSM
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MKE
5h 55m
1 stop
$287Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 9:55 pm
MKE
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DSM
13h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 9:25 pm
DSM
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MKE
5h 35m
1 stop
$292Southwest
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
Delta Logo
3:15 pm - 9:24 pm
MKE
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DSM
6h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:55 am - 4:45 pm
DSM
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MKE
5h 50m
1 stop
$307Delta
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 10
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 10:27 am
MKE
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DSM
4h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:57 am
DSM
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MKE
3h 57m
1 stop
$325United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
5:29 pm - 9:45 pm
MKE
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DSM
4h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:24 pm
DSM
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MKE
3h 34m
1 stop
$331United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 10:16 am
MKE
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DSM
3h 46m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:04 pm - 4:51 pm
DSM
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MKE
3h 47m
1 stop
$351Delta
Sat, May 16 - Mon, May 18
United Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 9:35 pm
MKE
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DSM
3h 39m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 10:33 pm
DSM
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MKE
3h 28m
1 stop
$357United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 10:10 pm
MKE
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DSM
14h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 10:55 am
DSM
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MKE
5h 25m
1 stop
$394Southwest
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 11:30 pm
MKE
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DSM
15h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 10:20 pm
DSM
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MKE
5h 40m
1 stop
$395Southwest
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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 is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines is July, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $577 and $516 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 43% lower on average.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $154 for a one-way ticket and $281 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.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11681 reviews
6.4Food
6.9Entertainment
7.2Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.9Crew
Airline reviews

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

10.0 ExcellentStan, Apr 2026
LAX - PHL
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Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

I would like a refund for the extra cost the seat I paid for. An oversized person sat next to me and I couldn’t fit on my seat and had to move to another seat.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

This flight was delayed but it worked in my favor because my Atlanta to Dallas flight was delayed.

This was a hard flight. 3 delays out of OKC (1 on the Tarmac). Delay in Atlanta coming to Dallas. total travel time was the equivalent of driving from OKC to Atlanta.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

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