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

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Cheap Flights from SEA to DSM starting at $128 One Way, $358 Round Trip

Prices starting at $358 for return flights and $128 for one-way flights to Des Moines 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, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 10
SEA
Seattle
DSM
Des Moines
$358 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$358
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 31 from Seattle to Des Moines, returning Fri, Apr 10, priced at $358 found 6 days ago
Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 10
SEA
Seattle
DSM
Des Moines
$365 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$365
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 31 from Seattle to Des Moines, returning Fri, Apr 10, priced at $365 found 6 days ago
Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 10
SEA
Seattle
DSM
Des Moines
$379 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$379
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 31 from Seattle to Des Moines, returning Fri, Apr 10, priced at $379 found 6 days ago
Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 10
SEA
Seattle
DSM
Des Moines
$387 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 31 from Seattle to Des Moines, returning Fri, Apr 10, priced at $387 found 6 days ago
Sun, May 24 - Wed, Jun 10
SEA
Seattle
DSM
Des Moines
$392 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$392
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 24 from Seattle to Des Moines, returning Wed, Jun 10, priced at $392 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Des Moines Intl.

Airport Hotels near Des Moines Intl.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$65 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$73 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,753 reviews)
Staff handle unexpected influx of guests very well. Would recommend if your flight is diverted to Des Moines ;)

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$109 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$67 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines 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.

Hotels In Des Moines

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$146 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,092 reviews)
Friendly check in person.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$77 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$87 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,228 reviews)
Nice pool area and breakfast was better than most places

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Wildwood Lodge
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
$169 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$189 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,040 reviews)
I loved staying here. It gave very boujie but fit my budget. The hot tub, sauna and steam room made it even better.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Des Lux 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.

Des Moines Hotels With Airport Transportation

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$65 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$73 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,753 reviews)
Staff handle unexpected influx of guests very well. Would recommend if your flight is diverted to Des Moines ;)

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$62 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$70 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Good place to stay before flying out. Staff was very helpful and the airport shuttle was PERFECT!

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$109 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-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 Des Moines Hotels

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
$48 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$54 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (776 reviews)
Very nice hotel. Looked like it was recently updated. Very clean and modern. Felt very safe. Front desk was super friendly. And was really quiet. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$67 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$76 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (653 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff friendly. It is an old motel but was perfect for a quick stay while on the road as it is inexpensive.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Cozy Rest Motel
Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

2 out of 5
1258 8th St West Des Moines IA
$52 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$59 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (38 reviews)
Kind of weird corner of Des Moines, but the hotel was good, basic, and clean. Older motel, but in generally good condition. Good Mexican restaurant next door.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive
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 Des Moines

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$77 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$87 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,228 reviews)
Nice pool area and breakfast was better than most places

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Wildwood Lodge
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$89 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.6/10 (747 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs

Travelers say...
Dated, we mainly stayed for the waterpark. I tried to workout during my stay. Both treadmills-broken. One set of 25lb barbells only…and the other equipment wouldn’t turn on. What a joke. Shower water never got more than lukewarm. Staff was badmouthing a customer right in front of me. Breakfast the ...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
$82 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$92 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,178 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
Always a great stay at the Baymont!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines 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.

SEA to DSM Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SEA Address & GPS
Address:
Seattle WA, 98158
United States
IATA Code:
SEA
Longitude:
-122.301732
Latitude:
47.443839
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
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

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Sea-Tac Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport?
While you can't fly straight from Sea-Tac Airport to DSM at the moment, there are a number of airline companies that operate on this route with just a single stopover. Why not check if the dates available with American Airlines or Delta Air Lines match your travel plans? If not, try United Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Sea-Tac Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
From Seattle, the unique sights and sounds of Des Moines are 6 hours and 2 minutes away. Choose your favorite seat, or maybe even one with more legroom, and jet to your destination in pure comfort.
How many hours flight from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. Airport (SEA) to Des Moines Intl. Airport?
On average, flying from Sea-Tac Airport to DSM takes 6 hours and 9 minutes. If you want to be as comfortable as possible, think about upgrading your seat using air miles or cash.
What airlines have the most flights from Sea-Tac Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport?
Currently, no airlines advertise direct flights from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. Airport (SEA) to Des Moines Intl. Airport. Don't panic though! There are lots of single or multi-stop options available.

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