Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Baltimore
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Baltimore
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Baltimore? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to Baltimore vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 13,800–46,700 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to Baltimore for specific travel dates.
2026-12-11
DSM - BWI
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-14
DSM - BWI
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-28
DSM - BWI
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
DSM - BWI
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-21
DSM - BWI
First | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-03
DSM - BWI
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 46,700 Pts + $5.6
Des Moines to Baltimore flight facts
Distance
908 mi
1,461 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Baltimore
BWI · Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Des Moines - Washington · Washington is 36 mi from Baltimore
Flights Des Moines - Philadelphia · Philadelphia is 90 mi from Baltimore
Flights Cedar Rapids - Baltimore · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Omaha - Baltimore · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - Norfolk · Norfolk is 160 mi from Baltimore
Flights Kansas City - Baltimore · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Baltimore
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
DSM - BWI
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 46,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
DSM - BWI
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 46,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
DSM - BWI
First | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
DSM - BWI
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 46,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
DSM - BWI
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-09
DSM - BWI
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Cambridge (United States)
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina
From 15,000 Pts or $183
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Baltimore depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to Baltimore.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Baltimore.
Des Moines and Baltimore are about 908 miles (1,461 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 908-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Baltimore: Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall (BWI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Baltimore, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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