Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Des Moines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your DSM to SEA flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between DSM and SEA include:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Portland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight is R 2,050. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 4,336. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from DSM to SEA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DSM to SEA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Des Moines Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
The address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
77% of flights that leave from Des Moines Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Des Moines Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near DSM. Whether you have an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you have a late Des Moines Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SEA:
Go where the road takes you with a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and experience more of Seattle and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Seattle based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Des Moines Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSM to SEA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Seattle, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 241 kilometres south to Portland to tick off its popular sights. From Portland Japanese Garden to Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Spokane, about 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are highlights.
