Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Seattle
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Seattle
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Seattle? 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 Seattle vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–24,000 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 Seattle for specific travel dates.
2026-12-24
DSM - SEA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-24
DSM - SEA
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 17,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-12-24
DSM - SEA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,200 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-25
DSM - SEA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 21,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-25
DSM - SEA
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 22,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-12-24
DSM - SEA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $11.2
Des Moines to Seattle flight facts
Distance
1,460 mi
2,350 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Seattle is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Seattle
SEA · Seattle Tacoma Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cedar Rapids - Seattle · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Omaha - Seattle · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - Portland · Portland is 129 mi from Seattle
Flights Kansas City - Seattle · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Seattle
Premium cabin
2026-12-25
DSM - SEA
First | 1 Stop
From 38,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-24
DSM - SEA
First | 1 Stop
From 39,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-24
DSM - SEA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 45,000 Pts + $31.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Seattle (United States)
Thompson Seattle
From 15,000 Pts or $203
Seattle (United States)
Hotel 1000
From 20,000 Pts or $270
Seattle, WA (USA)
Astra Hotel, Seattle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
From Pts or $88
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Seattle 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 Seattle.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Seattle.
Des Moines and Seattle are about 1,460 miles (2,350 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,460-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Seattle is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Seattle: Seattle Tacoma Intl (SEA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Seattle, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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