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$42+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines (PHL - 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DSM
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/47:43 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/75:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/20$76
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 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 3/20$85
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/79:08 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/145:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/20$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 6/219:08 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/285:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/21$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 7/97:43 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/163:37 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/19$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 6/219:08 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/253:57 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/21$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 6/188:03 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/285:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/21$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 6/188:03 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/253:57 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/21$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:43 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/156:44 pm
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 8/137:47 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/163:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/21$166

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$76
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$42
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$332

Good round-trip deal

$191 or less

Good one-way deal

$69 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 5/8

6:12 am-9:46 am

1 stop4h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

2:33 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$257

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Mon 4/13

6:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

5:35 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 00m

$301

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 5/29

1:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

5:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 15m

$320

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 5/27

5:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

5:20 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$325

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 4/10

6:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

6:40 am-3:45 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$328

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Thu 6/4

6:35 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 6/17

6:30 pm-12:25 am

1 stop4h 55m

$341
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 6/23

6:05 am-9:43 am

1 stop4h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 6/29

6:39 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 20m

$341

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$352

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 4/24

2:59 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$357

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 8/11

1:55 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Des Moines

Thu 8/13

5:40 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$361

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Deals found on 3/18

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 40 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 $79). Flying from Philadelphia to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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.

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 March 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,462 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,489 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Des Moines flight route?

    Flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as $301, Southwest can have you in Des Moines from Philadelphia in 6h 05m. 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?

    United Airlines, at $208, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. United Airlines is priced at 39% 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 $69 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $102 and Delta from $118 one-way.

  • 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 $211, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $69. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Des Moines), is priced around $86.

  • 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 $79). Flying from Philadelphia to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$214Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$221Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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