Cheap flights from DSM to SEA (Des Moines Intl. to Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DSM to SEA starting at $160 One Way, $387 Round Trip

Prices starting at $387 for return flights and $160 for one-way flights to Seattle - Tacoma Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
DSM
Des Moines
SEA
Seattle
$387 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from Des Moines to Seattle, returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $387 found 1 day ago
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
DSM
Des Moines
SEA
Seattle
$387 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 28 from Des Moines to Seattle, returning Tue, Aug 4, priced at $387 found 1 day ago
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
DSM
Des Moines
SEA
Seattle
$392 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$392
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 28 from Des Moines to Seattle, returning Tue, Aug 4, priced at $392 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 21
DSM
Des Moines
SEA
Seattle
$396 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$396
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 15 from Des Moines to Seattle, returning Tue, Jul 21, priced at $396 found 1 day ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25
DSM
Des Moines
SEA
Seattle
$397 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$397
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Des Moines to Seattle, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $397 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Seattle - Tacoma Intl.

Airport Hotels near Seattle - Tacoma Intl.

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
$155 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$176 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,091 reviews)
"All good. Staff was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

4 out of 5
17620 International Blvd SeaTac WA
$134 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$153 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,316 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean, staff helpful. The Link is right behind hotel. We rode downtown to Pikes market, only 2 blocks from train station (Link). Walked all the piers, then caught train back to motel. All day pass for train was $6. We used Seattle Express to go to cruise ship $25 and used them to pick ..."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd SeaTac WA
$133 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$152 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,970 reviews)
"Great location and very friendly staff"

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Seattle

Mediterranean Inn

Mediterranean Inn

3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N Seattle WA
$168 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$199 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,909 reviews)
"I arrived at 1am, after an unexpectedly long travel day. Coming from Florida, it was actually 4am to my body. The front desk agent was wonderful and proactively had me book a shuttle to the cruise port the next day. I stayed on the 6th floor which was undergoing work to replace wallpaper in the hall. ..."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Mediterranean Inn
The Belltown Inn

The Belltown Inn

2.5 out of 5
2301 3rd Avenue Seattle WA
$126 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$148 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,519 reviews)
"Great location and awesome front desk staff. Loved the water in the lobby and the coffee until noon. If you are leaving at checkout time (11 am) and are in a hurry, I recommend leaving early. The elevator is small and we were on the 3rd floor. Four full elevators passed us by. We finally took our ..."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

The Belltown Inn
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
$155 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$176 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Seattle Hotels With Airport Transportation

Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport

Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport

2.5 out of 5
16720 International Blvd SeaTac WA
$100 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$115 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,969 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable, free parking a plus, close to the freeway…asked for a blanket was told they didn’t have one…didn’t service the room…affordable and friendly"

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

2 out of 5
16838 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
$90 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$103 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,886 reviews)
"Carpet was soiled room smelled from cigarette smoke and the parking area smelled like someone was smoking weed."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport

2 out of 5
19015 International Blvd SeaTac WA
$96 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$108 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,325 reviews)
"Appreciated being able to take the hotel’s shuttle at 3:30 am to SeaTac for my 5:30 am flight."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Seattle Hotels

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

2 out of 5
16838 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
$90 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$103 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,886 reviews)
"Carpet was soiled room smelled from cigarette smoke and the parking area smelled like someone was smoking weed."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport

2 out of 5
19015 International Blvd SeaTac WA
$96 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$108 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,325 reviews)
"Appreciated being able to take the hotel’s shuttle at 3:30 am to SeaTac for my 5:30 am flight."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport

Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport

2.5 out of 5
16720 International Blvd SeaTac WA
$100 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$115 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,969 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable, free parking a plus, close to the freeway…asked for a blanket was told they didn’t have one…didn’t service the room…affordable and friendly"

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Seattle

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue

3.5 out of 5
3225 158th Avenue SE Bellevue WA
$153 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$177 total
May 28 - May 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bellevue. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,264 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pool, cribs, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry

Travelers say...
"New people. Not the same. Different room than we stay in. Overall okay. Disk guy a little short about things. Not happy like most the of the disk chack in lady's that makes you feel happy you're there. Don't eat there. Had a hamburger and chicken sandwich. Both were burnt and cold. Extra $9.00 ser ..."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lynnwood Seattle Everett, WA

Homewood Suites by Hilton Lynnwood Seattle Everett, WA

3 out of 5
18123 Alderwood Mall Pkwy Lynnwood WA
$131 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$149 total
May 28 - May 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lynnwood. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was fresh and parking space was great"

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Lynnwood Seattle Everett, WA
Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

3.5 out of 5
300 Roy St Seattle WA
$179 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$211 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,165 reviews)
"Nice hotel and helpful staff. Just expensive parking."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DSM to SEA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DSM Address & GPS
Address:
5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201
Des Moines IA, 50321-2854
United States
IATA Code:
DSM
Longitude:
-93.648087
Latitude:
41.532434
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
SEA Address & GPS
Address:
Seattle WA, 98158
United States
IATA Code:
SEA
Longitude:
-122.301732
Latitude:
47.443839
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from DSM to Sea-Tac Airport?
Heading from DSM to Sea-Tac Airport? Breaking up the trip is your only option as there are no airlines that service this route directly. However, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines offer the nearest thing — a flight with only one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Sea-Tac Airport?
The shortest flight from Des Moines to Seattle is around 6 hours and 44 minutes. Order a refreshment from the drink cart, start your travel journal or finish that podcast — you'll have enough time on this medium-haul trip.
How many hours flight from DSM to Sea-Tac Airport?
Usually, the flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport to Sea-Tac Airport takes 6 hours and 51 minutes. If you're looking to be as comfortable as possible, consider upgrading your seat using miles or cash.
What airlines have the most flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport to Sea-Tac Airport?
Watch the planes take off and land, have a coffee, go for a short wander .... Airport stopovers aren't all that bad! If you're jetting from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Sea-Tac Airport, there are no direct flights. Be prepared to make at least one stop somewhere.

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