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$184+ Cheap flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines (PSP - DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PSP — DSM
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Sat 4/18
Sat 4/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Palm Springs to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Palm Springs to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/162:45 pm
PSP
-
DSM
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 4/276:26 pm
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/205:29 am
PSP
-
DSM
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 7/222:26 pm
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/206:40 am
PSP
-
DSM
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Wed 7/227:00 pm
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$412
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/136:40 am
PSP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Mon 8/1712:05 pm
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/24:13 pm
PSP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 5/511:31 am
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$470
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/146:58 pm
PSP
-
DSM
2 stops11h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 5/176:00 am
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/94:14 pm
PSP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 4/135:17 pm
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$473

Find flight deals from Palm Springs to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Palm Springs (PSP) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$393
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$184
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$436
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Thu 4/16

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

6:26 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$393

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Sat 5/2

10:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

2:10 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$403

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Wed 5/20

6:40 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

3:45 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$417

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Sat 5/2

4:13 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

11:31 am-5:21 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$470

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Thu 5/14

6:58 pm-10:26 am

2 stops13h 28m

Des Moines

Sun 5/17

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop6h 45m

$471

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Thu 4/9

9:15 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

3:21 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$473
Cheapest one-way

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Tue 4/28

4:14 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$184
Quickest one-way

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Sat 5/30

4:56 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$224

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Sun 4/19

6:57 pm-8:26 am

2 stops11h 29m

$229

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Sun 4/19

5:15 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$234

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Deals found on 3/17

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Compare providers for flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Palm Springs to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Palm Springs-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Palm Springs-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Palm Springs-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Palm Springs-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Palm Springs-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Palm Springs to Des Moines

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to Des Moines (average of $75). Flying from Palm Springs to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated March 19, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Palm Springs to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,472 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Palm Springs to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Palm Springs to Des Moines?

    Departing from Palm Springs to Des Moines will take you 5h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1352 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Palm Springs to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $316, United Airlines will fly you from Palm Springs to Des Moines and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $323. United Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Palm Springs to Des Moines 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 Palm Springs to Des Moines?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to Des Moines (average of $75). Flying from Palm Springs to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Palm Springs to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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