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$74+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Arizona

DSM — PHX
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Arizona

Tue 12/298:23 pm -
1 stop16h 34m
Fri 1/811:35 am -
1 stop8h 26m
Deal found 11/8$281
Sun 11/2211:30 am -
Nonstop3h 08m
Wed 11/257:00 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 11/4$281
Sat 12/52:59 pm -
Nonstop3h 19m
Sat 12/1210:25 am -
Nonstop2h 54m
Deal found 11/5$283
Thu 12/38:35 pm -
1 stop5h 14m
Sun 12/67:20 am -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 11/5$285
Thu 12/38:35 pm -
1 stop5h 14m
Thu 12/106:34 am -
2 stops12h 08m
Deal found 11/5$286
Sat 11/148:30 am -
Nonstop3h 04m
Sat 11/213:23 pm -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 11/7$288
Thu 12/38:35 pm -
1 stop5h 14m
Thu 12/103:11 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 11/5$291
Sun 12/208:43 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 12/232:38 pm -
Nonstop2h 45m
Deal found 11/7$291
Tue 11/2411:10 am -
Nonstop3h 08m
Fri 11/278:10 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 11/5$292
Sat 12/56:41 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Sat 12/127:25 am -
1 stop7h 46m
Deal found 11/4$293
Thu 12/311:40 am -
Nonstop3h 14m
Sun 12/67:00 am -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 11/4$293
Thu 11/261:50 pm -
Nonstop3h 08m
Mon 11/305:43 pm -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 11/5$294

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Arizona

Round-trip from

$281
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$405

Good round-trip deal

$257 or less

Good one-way deal

$194 or less
From Des Moines to Arizona
One-way flight from Des Moines to Arizona
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Arizona.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Des Moines to Arizona.

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Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM Des Moines - AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

DSMAZA

Des Moines

Fri 1/22

7:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$113

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM Des Moines - AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

DSMAZA

Des Moines

Fri 2/19

9:09 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$121

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM Des Moines - AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

DSMAZA

Des Moines

Sun 11/22

11:30 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$125

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM Des Moines - AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

DSMAZA

Des Moines

Fri 1/1

11:25 am-1:36 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$138

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM Des Moines - AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

DSMAZA

Des Moines

Sat 1/2

4:19 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM Des Moines - AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

DSMAZA

Des Moines

Sat 11/14

8:30 am-10:34 am

Nonstop3h 04m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$150
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM Des Moines - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

1:50 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM Des Moines - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Sat 1/23

11:22 am-7:54 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM Des Moines - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Thu 12/10

7:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM Des Moines - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Fri 1/22

8:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Arizona

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Arizona

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Arizona?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Arizona (average of $321). Flying from Des Moines to Arizona in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to AZ?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Arizona in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Arizona

The most flights from DSM to USAZ are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Arizona?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Des Moines to Arizona flights typically cost between $345 and $463 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $281 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 29-Jan 8).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Arizona?

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Arizona is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Arizona

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air from Des Moines to Arizona to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Arizona?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Arizona. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Arizona?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Arizona in 3h 10m. Fly via Allegiant Air, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Des Moines and Arizona is about 1136 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Arizona one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Arizona for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Arizona?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Arizona?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Des Moines to Arizona consider choosing Envoy Air (88%), SkyWest Airlines (85%) or Alaska Airlines (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Arizona?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $133. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) can be booked for $210 on average, our data indicates $396 when flying from Des Moines to Arizona.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Arizona that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Arizona flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Arizona?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Arizona.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Arizona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Arizona by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Arizona?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Arizona (average of $321). Flying from Des Moines to Arizona in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for Des Moines to Arizona

Top 7 airlines flying from Des Moines to Arizona

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$134Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$152Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$161Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$245Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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