Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to Des Moines (SEA - DSM)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Seattle to Des Moines and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Sun, May 31 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Des Moines is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 28	The cheapest one-way flight from Seattle to Des Moines is currently $111
Last-minute weekend getaway	$281	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Seattle to Des Moines is currently $281
Cheapest business class flights	$488	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Sun, May 31 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Seattle to Des Moines is currently $488

Fastest flight	5 hr 17 min	The fastest flight with stops from Seattle to Des Moines takes 5 hr 17 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Des Moines is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $210–430
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $335–690

Popular airlines from Seattle to Des Moines

American

from $386

Typical price: $350–680

262 weekly connecting flights

SEA - DSM Every day
United

from $386

Typical price: $330–660

245 weekly connecting flights

SEA - DSM Every day
Delta

from $465

Typical price: $375–810

195 weekly connecting flights

SEA - DSM Every day
Southwest

from $386

Typical price: $395–710

96 weekly connecting flights

SEA - DSM Every day
Frontier

from $230

Typical price: $220–560

9 weekly connecting flights

SEA - DSM Every Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Seattle United States 18 min 11 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)

Portland United States 2 hr 44 min 140 mi
Paine Field (PAE)

Everett United States 31 min 21 mi
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)

Seattle United States 11 min 5 mi

Popular airports near Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 16 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 57 min 168 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 9 min 119 mi
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Cedar Rapids United States 1 hr 52 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Seattle to Des Moines

The cheapest flights from Seattle to Des Moines are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $210 to $430.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Seattle to Des Moines is $386, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest United flight from Seattle to Des Moines is $386, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Seattle to Des Moines is $465, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 19.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Seattle to Des Moines is $386, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Seattle to Des Moines is $230, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Des Moines starts at $230 from Sun, May 31 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Thu, May 28.

5 hr 17 min is the shortest flight time from Seattle to Des Moines.

Late spring to summer (May–Aug), when days are warm, is a popular time to visit. It’s typically cold Nov–Mar, with temperatures sometimes dropping below freezing. The Iowa State Fair (Aug) draws thousands of people each year, for live music, thrill rides and agricultural displays.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Seattle to Des Moines.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Seattle to Des Moines really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Seattle to Des Moines.

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 262 connecting flights per week. American flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Seattle to Des Moines are:

United offers 245 connecting flights per week. United flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Delta offers 195 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Southwest offers 96 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Frontier offers 9 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Seattle and Des Moines.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Seattle to Des Moines is $386, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest United flight from Seattle to Des Moines is $386, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Seattle to Des Moines is $465, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 19.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Seattle to Des Moines is $386, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Seattle to Des Moines is $230, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

No airline flies direct from Seattle to Des Moines.

There are 262 American connecting flights from Seattle to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 245 United connecting flights from Seattle to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 195 Delta connecting flights from Seattle to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 96 Southwest connecting flights from Seattle to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Frontier connecting flights from Seattle to Des Moines per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seattle and Des Moines at price $281 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Seattle to Des Moines.

There are 262 American connecting flights from Seattle to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 245 United connecting flights from Seattle to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 195 Delta connecting flights from Seattle to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 96 Southwest connecting flights from Seattle to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Frontier connecting flights from Seattle to Des Moines per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Seattle to Des Moines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Seattle to Des Moines, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Seattle and Des Moines start at $488 from Sun, May 31 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Seattle and Des Moines start at $230 from Sun, May 31 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Seattle to Des Moines, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Seattle and Des Moines starts at $281 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seattle and Des Moines at price $281 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Seattle to Des Moines, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.