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$35+ 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DSM
Sep 5 — Sep 121
Sat 9/5
Sat 9/12
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 August 6, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/306:07 pm -
Nonstop2h 47m
Sun 9/61:58 pm -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 8/5$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Thu 9/36:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 47m
Sun 9/61:58 pm -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 8/5$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Thu 8/276:07 pm -
Nonstop2h 47m
Sun 8/301:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 8/3$84
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 47m
Sun 9/131:58 pm -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 8/5$85
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Thu 10/812:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 47m
Sun 10/118:43 am -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 8/2$86
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2212:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 47m
Sun 10/258:00 am -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 8/2$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sun 8/236:07 pm -
Nonstop2h 47m
Thu 8/271:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 8/5$103
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 47m
Thu 9/171:58 pm -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 8/4$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Fri 9/111:25 pm -
1 stop9h 43m
Sun 9/139:39 am -
1 stop12h 14m
Deal found 8/4$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/36:30 am -
1 stop6h 50m
Tue 9/81:23 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 8/2$319
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/47:00 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Mon 9/72:19 pm -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 8/3$320
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:00 pm -
1 stop26h 33m
Sun 9/2711:29 am -
1 stop23h 42m
Deal found 8/1$321

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 August 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$78
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$35
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$398

Good round-trip deal

$98 or less

Good one-way deal

$55 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HarrisburgDes Moines

MDT Harrisburg - DSM Des Moines

MDTDSM

Harrisburg

Thu 9/3

6:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

1:23 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$319

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT Pittsburgh - DSM Des Moines

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Tue 9/1

6:47 am-10:18 am

1 stop4h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 9/7

5:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 05m

$322

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT Pittsburgh - DSM Des Moines

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Tue 9/1

7:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

3:22 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$322

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT Pittsburgh - DSM Des Moines

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Tue 8/25

4:57 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Des Moines

Thu 8/27

11:32 am-5:13 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$322

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT Pittsburgh - DSM Des Moines

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Tue 8/25

8:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop3h 55m

Des Moines

Thu 8/27

5:40 am-5:40 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$327

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL Philadelphia - DSM Des Moines

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 9/11

5:45 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

11:31 am-6:08 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$329

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL Philadelphia - DSM Des Moines

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 12/25

8:25 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 12/30

5:25 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$329

NewarkDes Moines

EWR Newark - DSM Des Moines

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 10/30

12:25 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

6:45 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 14m

$329

NewarkDes Moines

EWR Newark - DSM Des Moines

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 9/10

6:15 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 02m

Des Moines

Fri 10/2

2:34 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$329

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT Pittsburgh - DSM Des Moines

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Tue 9/1

2:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

2:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops5h 50m

$332

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines (average of $298). Flying from Pennsylvania to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $493). 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 August 6, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Pennsylvania to Des Moines flights typically cost between $273 and $543 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $78 on Allegiant Air (Aug 30-Sep 6).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 popular is this Pennsylvania to Des Moines flight route?

    Flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from Pennsylvania to Des Moines will take you 3h 55m. Pennsylvania and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 702 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 Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $43. Users have also found prices from $69 and $108 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 New York LaGuardia - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines and New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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 Republic Airways (65%), American Airlines (62%) or PSA Airlines (60%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines is generally $213, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $39. When looking at the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $375 for that flight.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines (average of $298). Flying from Pennsylvania to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $493). 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 August 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$72Average$109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$212Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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