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$184+ Cheap flights from Pensacola to Des Moines (PNS - 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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PNS — DSM
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Pensacola to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pensacola (PNS) 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 April 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(Delta)

One-way from

$184
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$692
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Cheapest flights from Pensacola to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pensacola to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/286:00 amPNS - DSM
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Wed 6/45:35 amDSM - PNS
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/29$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 8/225:00 amPNS - DSM
2 stops7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/253:49 pmDSM - PNS
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/243:05 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/86:24 amDSM - PNS
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/183:05 pmPNS - DSM
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Sat 6/287:25 amDSM - PNS
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$360

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pensacola to Des Moines that are best for you.

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PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

Des Moines

Wed 6/4

5:35 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 00m

$271

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Tue 6/24

3:05 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

6:24 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$341

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Wed 6/25

7:26 pm-12:06 am

1 stop4h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 6/29

5:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$354

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Wed 6/18

3:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 6/28

7:25 am-11:05 am

1 stop3h 40m

$360

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Sun 6/8

5:36 pm-12:06 am

1 stop6h 30m

$184

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Sun 6/8

2:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops9h 25m

$239

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Tue 5/27

5:16 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$370

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Deals found on 4/29

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Pensacola to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Pensacola-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Pensacola-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Pensacola-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Pensacola-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Pensacola-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Pensacola to Des Moines

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pensacola to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Pensacola to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 PNS to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Pensacola 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 April 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Pensacola to Des Moines at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $271, Delta will fly you from Pensacola to Des Moines and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $341 and $354, respectively. Delta is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $184. Users have also found prices from $239 and $370 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pensacola to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Pensacola to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Pensacola to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Pensacola 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$266Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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