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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Seattle (DSM - SEA) from $148

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/9. 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.
DSM — SEA
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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The best prices from Des Moines to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle (SEA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Seattle?

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Des Moines to Seattle. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Seattle.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Seattle?

Find a great deal and save up to 105% by booking at least 35 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Des Moines to Seattle within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $533.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Seattle?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Seattle from Des Moines average $456. You can even find prices in February for less than $456, as users have found deals to Seattle from as low as $237. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Seattle from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 43%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SEA?

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Seattle in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Des Moines to Seattle flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Seattle specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Mon 6/177:56 amSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$211
Mon 6/179:16 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Wed 6/269:41 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$218
Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Tue 6/188:12 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$251
Mon 6/179:16 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Wed 6/268:28 pmSEA - DSM
2 stops15h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$263
Wed 6/199:19 amDSM - SEA
1 stop27h 07mFrontier
Sun 6/238:12 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop22h 02mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$288
Thu 6/272:24 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop6h 29mFrontier
Thu 7/47:49 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop16h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$289
Fri 7/128:43 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops17h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/149:21 pmSEA - DSM
2 stops20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$321
Thu 6/277:30 amDSM - SEA
2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/49:28 amSEA - DSM
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$345
Thu 7/187:31 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/2210:52 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$351

Des Moines to Seattle 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Seattle in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Seattle in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Mon 6/177:56 amSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$211
Mon 6/179:16 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Wed 6/269:41 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$218
Fri 9/279:21 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 16mFrontier
Sat 10/59:37 amSEA - DSM
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$240
Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Tue 6/188:12 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$251
Mon 6/179:16 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Wed 6/268:28 pmSEA - DSM
2 stops15h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$263
Sat 9/79:15 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 22mFrontier
Sat 9/149:37 amSEA - DSM
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$264
Fri 9/139:21 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 16mFrontier
Sun 9/159:37 amSEA - DSM
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$267
Sat 8/249:15 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 22mFrontier
Sat 9/79:37 amSEA - DSM
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$284
Wed 6/199:19 amDSM - SEA
1 stop27h 07mFrontier
Sun 6/238:12 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop22h 02mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$288

Des Moines to Seattle flights leaving soon

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Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Mon 6/177:56 amSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$211
Mon 6/179:16 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Wed 6/269:41 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$218
Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Tue 6/188:12 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$251
Mon 6/179:16 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Wed 6/268:28 pmSEA - DSM
2 stops15h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$263
Thu 6/132:24 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop6h 29mFrontier
Tue 6/188:12 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$358
Thu 6/132:24 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop6h 29mFrontier
Thu 6/207:49 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop16h 35mFrontier
Deal found 6/8$359
Sat 6/157:39 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1712:20 amSEA - DSM
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$527
Thu 6/135:40 amDSM - SEA
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1912:20 amSEA - DSM
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$556
Sat 6/153:10 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops9h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/173:35 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$561

One-way flights to Seattle from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Seattle. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Des Moines to Seattle. Those seeking round-trip flights from Des Moines to Seattle should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Fri 8/97:36 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$148
Fri 7/193:31 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop28h 51mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$186
Sun 8/111:14 pmDSM - SEA
3 stops29h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$226
Sun 8/112:28 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop18h 46mFrontier
Deal found 6/7$229
Fri 6/144:02 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$238
Fri 6/142:44 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops19h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$256
Sun 8/113:58 pmDSM - SEA
2 stops18h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$259
Fri 6/146:40 amDSM - SEA
3 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$333
Fri 7/196:00 amDSM - SEA
2 stops20h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$377

Find flights from Des Moines to Seattle within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Seattle that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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Des MoinesSeattle/Tacoma Intl

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

1 stop13h 22m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 9/14

1 stop8h 38m

$233

Des MoinesSeattle/Tacoma Intl

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Fri 9/27

1 stop13h 16m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 10/5

1 stop8h 38m

$240

Des MoinesSeattle/Tacoma Intl

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sat 8/24

1 stop13h 22m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 9/7

1 stop8h 38m

$267

Des MoinesSeattle/Tacoma Intl

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Thu 12/5

1 stop9h 12m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 12/8

1 stop8h 32m

$296

Des MoinesSeattle/Tacoma Intl

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Thu 8/15

1 stop7h 37m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 8/19

2 stops12h 49m

$301

Des MoinesSeattle/Tacoma Intl

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Wed 8/21

3 stops15h 59m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/28

1 stop6h 24m

$306

Des MoinesSeattle/Tacoma Intl

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Thu 8/1

1 stop10h 37m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/8

1 stop12h 38m

$330

Des MoinesSeattle/Tacoma Intl

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Tue 7/9

1 stop8h 03m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 7/10

1 stop7h 08m

$396

Des MoinesSeattle/Tacoma Intl

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Fri 8/16

1 stop7h 59m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/22

1 stop8h 37m

$616

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Seattle. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Seattle, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Seattle. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Seattle flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Seattle

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Temperature and rainfall in Seattle by month

Plan your trip to Seattle by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SEA

Temperature

41 - 66.2 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Seattle. Reviews last updated June 9, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Seattle, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,680 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,186 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

Frontier
6.2
Okay
3,975 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,245 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

There were no major issues. A bit of delay but it was understandable. It was a good experience otherwise.

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Seattle for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Seattle for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $233, but on average you can expect to pay $299.

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    There are currently 20+ open flights from Des Moines to Seattle within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Seattle round-trip?

    Frontier, at $233, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Seattle.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Frontier is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Seattle one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $148. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Seattle for a low price.

  • What does DSM to SEA mean?

    This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA). Codes like Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Seattle flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Seattle offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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  • How recently were the Des Moines to Seattle flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Seattle flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/8.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Seattle?

    When booking a flight from Des Moines to Seattle, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Seattle?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Seattle (average of $247). Flying from Des Moines to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $406). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Seattle

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$158Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$356Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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