How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

For as low as $197, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Philadelphia in 5h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 969 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Frontier, at $131, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Frontier is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $118 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $133 and Southwest from $139 one-way.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $285, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $225. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Des Moines), is priced around $192.

What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Philadelphia to Des Moines on time: PSA Airlines (75%), American Airlines (58%), Qatar Airways (53%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

American Airlines, Delta and Southwest are the most popular airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Des Moines.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

Sat 12/2010:00 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop12h 22mFrontier

Tue 12/3011:14 amDSM - PHL

1 stop12h 34mFrontier

Deal found 12/3

$214

Wed 12/315:00 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/73:35 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$221

Wed 12/316:00 amPHL - DSM

1 stop15h 27mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/76:14 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$228

Thu 12/188:36 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop24h 08mFrontier

Sun 12/2110:17 amDSM - PHL

1 stop23h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/3

$242

Mon 12/158:25 amPHL - DSM

1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$267

Thu 12/115:15 amPHL - DSM

1 stop18h 06mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/142:56 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop17h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$275

Wed 12/171:15 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/306:46 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$287

Thu 12/184:19 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$290

Sun 12/148:00 amPHL - DSM

1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$291

Wed 12/171:15 pmPHL - DSM

2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/206:46 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$292

Best flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Philadelphia to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Wed 1/215:00 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/263:35 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$197

Thu 2/1912:16 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 11mDelta

Mon 2/234:21 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/1

$197

Wed 1/2112:15 pmPHL - DSM

2 stops8h 05mSouthwest

Mon 1/268:35 amDSM - PHL

2 stops10h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/3

$234

Mon 12/226:00 amPHL - DSM

1 stop29h 19mFrontier

Sun 12/2810:17 amDSM - PHL

1 stop13h 36mFrontier

Deal found 12/3

$287

Tue 1/610:30 amPHL - DSM

2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/73:04 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$202

Tue 1/203:01 pmPHL - DSM

2 stops9h 43mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/233:35 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$216

Wed 12/315:00 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/73:35 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$221

Tue 12/165:01 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Fri 1/26:30 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop4h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$292

Sun 1/1111:27 amPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 14mDelta

Thu 1/1510:59 amDSM - PHL

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$297

Wed 12/179:39 amPHL - DSM

1 stop7h 37mDelta

Sat 12/206:30 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop4h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$301

Sat 1/246:30 amPHL - DSM

2 stops10h 58mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/255:30 amDSM - PHL

2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$281

Last-minute flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines
Discover last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Des Moines. Data last updated December 4, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/188:36 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop24h 08mFrontier

Sun 12/2110:17 amDSM - PHL

1 stop23h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/3

$242

Sat 12/2010:00 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop12h 22mFrontier

Tue 12/3011:14 amDSM - PHL

1 stop12h 34mFrontier

Deal found 12/3

$214

Wed 12/315:00 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/73:35 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$221

Wed 12/316:00 amPHL - DSM

1 stop15h 27mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/76:14 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$228

Tue 1/66:15 amPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 04mDelta

Wed 1/74:21 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$197

Tue 1/610:30 amPHL - DSM

2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/73:04 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$202

Fri 1/912:51 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/112:58 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$195

Tue 1/205:17 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Fri 1/236:24 amDSM - PHL

1 stop4h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$211

Tue 1/203:01 pmPHL - DSM

2 stops9h 43mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/233:35 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$216

Wed 1/218:43 pmPHL - DSM

3 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/2611:09 amDSM - PHL

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$257

One-way flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines
Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Tue 2/31:50 pmPHL - DSM

2 stops8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/4

$92

Wed 2/44:55 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop30h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$97

Tue 1/611:27 amPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$99

Tue 1/63:01 pmPHL - DSM

2 stops7h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$104

Fri 1/3011:27 amPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 18mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$113

Sun 2/15:17 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop29h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$116

Tue 6/25:30 amPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/4

$123

Wed 12/104:00 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop31h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$128

Mon 2/21:10 pmPHL - DSM

2 stops11h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$132

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Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$195 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$92 (Southwest)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$393
Good round-trip deal	$275 or less

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PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 1/21

5:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

3:35 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$197

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Thu 2/19

12:16 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

4:21 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$197

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 1/6

10:30 am-8:34 pm

2 stops11h 04m

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

3:04 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$202

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 1/20

3:01 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 43m

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

3:35 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$216

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 12/31

5:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

3:35 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$221

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 1/21

12:15 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

8:35 am-8:20 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$234

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sat 1/24

6:30 am-4:28 pm

2 stops10h 58m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

5:30 am-5:34 pm

2 stops11h 04m

$281

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Mon 12/22

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop29h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 12/28

10:17 am-12:53 am

1 stop13h 36m

$287

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 12/16

5:01 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Des Moines

Fri 1/2

6:30 pm-12:27 am

1 stop4h 57m

$292

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sun 1/11

11:27 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

10:59 am-5:57 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$297

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Des Moines in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Philadelphia-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines

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

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines (average of $83). Flying from Philadelphia to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 PHL to DSM?

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Philadelphia 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,066 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,047 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,091 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
For as low as $197, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Philadelphia in 5h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 969 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Des Moines round-trip?
Frontier, at $131, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Frontier is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $118 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $133 and Southwest from $139 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Philadelphia to Des Moines on time: PSA Airlines (75%), American Airlines (58%), Qatar Airways (53%).
What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $285, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $225. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Des Moines), is priced around $192.
Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines (average of $83). Flying from Philadelphia to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 Philadelphia to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$208	Average$366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$236	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Frontier	Cheapest$238	Average$297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$251	Average$369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$259	Average$360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Des Moines are usually found in October or September, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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