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$81+ Cheap flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines (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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DSM
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Pennsylvania to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pennsylvania to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 59mAllegiant Air
Sat 1/38:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/16$191
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:00 amPIT - DSM
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Wed 12/315:55 pmDSM - PIT
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/18$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:58 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/43:44 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$298
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Sat 1/38:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/17$304
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:00 amPIT - DSM
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:40 amDSM - PIT
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:51 pmIAD - DSM
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/43:44 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:51 amPHL - DSM
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/206:00 amDSM - PHL
1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/46:30 pmDSM - EWR
2 stops44h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:56 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/223:55 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/318:45 amPIT - DSM
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/48:00 amDSM - PIT
1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/211:34 pmMDT - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sun 12/286:15 amDSM - MDT
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/17$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/263:15 pmMDT - DSM
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:46 pmDSM - MDT
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$355

Find flight deals from Pennsylvania to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Pennsylvania to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$355
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pennsylvania 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines that are best for you.

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NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 1/3

12:55 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

6:35 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$203

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/8

6:30 am-10:09 pm

2 stops16h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

8:17 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 08m

$214

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Thu 1/15

6:18 am-5:24 pm

2 stops36h 06m

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

2:58 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$228

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Wed 12/31

7:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

5:55 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$255

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

2:58 pm-8:47 am

1 stop16h 49m

$261

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/18

4:24 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop27h 59m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:30 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops45h 57m

$265

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/8

6:30 am-10:09 pm

2 stops16h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

8:30 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

$271

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 1/15

5:45 am-10:46 pm

1 stop18h 01m

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

2:58 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$279

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/7

9:20 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

7:34 am-11:14 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$285

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-9:21 pm

1 stop16h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

2:08 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines (average of $173). Flying from Pennsylvania to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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 PA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Pennsylvania to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Pennsylvania to Des Moines in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Pennsylvania to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pennsylvania to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pennsylvania to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

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

    Departing from Pennsylvania to Des Moines will take you 3h. Pennsylvania and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 1013 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $102. Users have also found prices from $118 and $118 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Pennsylvania to Des Moines are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines and New York LaGuardia - Des Moines.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines consider choosing American Airlines (68%), PSA Airlines (68%) or Qatar Airways (58%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines (average of $173). Flying from Pennsylvania to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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 5 airlines flying from Pennsylvania to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Pennsylvania 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$204Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$214Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$251Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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