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How to get from Des Moines to Seattle

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Denver: about 8h 5m including the connection. Other options: via Las Vegas, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. Two tickets from $209.

Flights from Des Moines to Seattle

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver
8h 5m
two tickets, via Chicago
$209
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,463 mi (2,354 km)
fastest
Via Denver
8h 5m
with the connection
Des Moines to Denver flight 2h
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Seattle flight 3h 5m
two ticketsfrom $471
Via Las Vegas
9h 5m
with the connection
Des Moines to Las Vegas flight 3h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Seattle flight 2h 50m
Via Chicago
9h 27m
with the connection
Des Moines to Chicago flight 1h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Seattle flight 4h 47m
two ticketsfrom $209
Via Dallas
9h 46m
with the connection
Des Moines to Dallas flight 2h 14m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Seattle: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Seattle flight 4h 32m
two ticketsfrom $311
Via Los Angeles
10h 2m
with the connection
Des Moines to Los Angeles flight 4h 3m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Seattle: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Seattle flight 2h 59m
two ticketsfrom $291

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Seattle

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +17° to +25° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +5° at night, with 17 rainy days.

Jan
+8° +2° 16 days
Feb
+8° +2° 14 days
Mar
+11° +4° 15 days
Apr
+13° +6° 14 days
May
+17° +9° 11 days
Jun
+21° +12° 7 days
Jul
+25° +15° 1 days
Aug
+25° +15° 6 days
Sep
+21° +13° 7 days
Oct
+15° +9° 14 days
Nov
+10° +5° 17 days
Dec
+8° +4° 20 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Seattle?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Seattle?
Via Denver: 2h to the connection, 3h 5m after it, about 8h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to Seattle with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $209. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Des Moines and Seattle?
Denver (8h 5m total), Las Vegas (9h 5m total), Chicago (9h 27m total), Dallas (9h 46m total) and Los Angeles (10h 2m total).
How far is Seattle from Des Moines?
1,463 mi (2,354 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.