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$33+ 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DSM
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sun 6/21
Sun 6/28
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 May 22, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/199:03 pm
PHL
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DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/303:37 pm
DSM
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PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/21$67
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 6/47:43 pm
PHL
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DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/75:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/20$70
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 6/117:43 pm
PHL
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DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/145:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/19$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:43 pm
PHL
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DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/285:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/18$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/27:43 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/54:57 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/21$85
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/188:03 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/215:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/17$94
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1011:55 am
EWR
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DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/137:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/20$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/1711:55 am
EWR
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DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/277:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/21$166
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 7/2411:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/277:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/19$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/2411:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/37:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/21$169
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1711:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/207:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/18$176
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Fri 8/711:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 05m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/107:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/17$181

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 May 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$33
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$321

Good round-trip deal

$134 or less

Good one-way deal

$47 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-9:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

Des Moines

Fri 10/2

6:30 pm-1:04 am

1 stop5h 34m

$319

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Tue 7/7

6:15 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 58m

Des Moines

Thu 7/16

2:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$319

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 10/16

3:00 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 10/24

5:45 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$319

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 7/22

6:15 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 58m

Des Moines

Sat 7/25

4:47 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 23m

$319

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 7/29

6:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 35m

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

4:47 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 10m

$325

HarrisburgDes Moines

MDT - DSM

MDTDSM

Harrisburg

Thu 7/16

6:30 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 7/21

3:24 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$336

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

5:52 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$339

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 6/13

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Sat 6/27

6:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$339

HarrisburgDes Moines

MDT - DSM

MDTDSM

Harrisburg

Mon 6/15

7:08 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 27m

Des Moines

Sat 6/20

6:02 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$343

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Tue 6/16

7:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

5:20 am-1:00 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$344

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines (average of $69). Flying from Pennsylvania to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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.

Weekly flight availability from Pennsylvania to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Pennsylvania to Des Moines. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 22, 2026.

The most flights from USPA to DSM are scheduled on a Thursday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

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 15 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 2 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 4h 19m. 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 Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $43. Users have also found prices from $69 and $89 on American Airlines and Southwest, 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 cheapest flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines?

    While on average a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines is generally $217, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $43. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $259 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines (average of $69). Flying from Pennsylvania to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 May 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$86Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$173Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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