About this route
Seattle to Des Moines is served by Iberia, United Airlines, American Airlines and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 6 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 20,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award pricing comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | — |
| Virgin Points | 30,000 | 135,000 | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 | 87,000 | 163,500 |
| Qatar Avios | 35,000 | 80,000 | 135,000 |
| Asia Miles | 40,000 | 98,000 | 145,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 44,000 | 112,500 | 154,000 |
Approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines flying this route
Iberia
IB
United Airlines
UA
American Airlines
AA
Southwest Airlines
WN
Best programs for this route
ANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 135,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 87,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 80,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 98,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 112,500 ptsBooking tips
- ANA Mileage Club offers the cheapest economy award at 20,000 points
- Best business class value: ANA Mileage Club at 50,000 points
- First class available from 135,000 points via Qatar Avios
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently asked questions
How many points to fly from Seattle to Des Moines?
The cheapest option is ANA Mileage Club starting at 20,000 points in economy. Compare 6 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from Seattle to Des Moines with points?
ANA Mileage Club offers business class for 50,000 points one-way. Other options include Virgin Points at 135,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SEA to DSM?
You can book this route with ANA Mileage Club, Virgin Points, Emirates Skywards, Qatar Avios, Asia Miles, KrisFlyer. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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