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$71+ Cheap flights from Phoenix 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — DSM
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/126:53 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop16h 38m
Frontier
Wed 5/202:16 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$136
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 7/229:45 am
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/278:30 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/28$168
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Mon 7/2010:15 am
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/278:30 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/28$191
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/245:35 pm
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 41m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/273:32 pm
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop3h 08m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/25$196
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 6/179:47 am
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 40m
Allegiant Air
Wed 6/248:00 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop2h 57m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/28$199
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:50 am
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 19m
Frontier
Mon 4/272:04 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop5h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$200
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/175:35 pm
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 41m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/203:32 pm
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop3h 08m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/25$203
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 4/106:50 am
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop23h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$211
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 5/185:15 am
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop6h 16m
Frontier
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 6/24:29 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop19h 02m
Frontier
Fri 6/52:16 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop19h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/312:50 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 24m
Frontier
Fri 4/108:14 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop5h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$225
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 4/275:30 pm
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 41m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/298:30 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop3h 00m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/25$230

Find flight deals from Phoenix to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) 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 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$393
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Depart

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Cheapest round-trip

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 7/22

9:45 am-2:32 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

8:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$168

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Mon 7/20

10:15 am-3:02 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

8:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$191
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 6/17

9:47 am-2:27 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

8:00 am-8:57 am

Nonstop2h 57m

$199

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 5/1

5:35 pm-10:16 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

3:32 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$203

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 4/24

5:35 pm-10:16 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

3:32 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$219

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Mon 7/6

10:15 am-3:02 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 7/12

7:00 am-7:29 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$258

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 7/17

10:15 am-3:02 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 7/26

7:00 am-7:29 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$276

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 5/29

10:20 am-3:07 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

8:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$277

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/9

6:40 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

6:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$297

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Mon 6/22

8:47 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

7:00 am-11:01 pm

1 stop18h 01m

$303

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Phoenix with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to Des Moines

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Phoenix to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines (average of $113). Flying from Phoenix to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 PHX to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix 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 March 28, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Phoenix to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Phoenix 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 March 28, 2026.

The most flights from PH1 to DSM are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

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 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air from Phoenix to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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
4,332 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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
9,503 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
710 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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
11,519 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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
3,013 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Phoenix. On average, Des Moines has 4 inbound flights from Phoenix per day from 6 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    Allegiant Air, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Phoenix to Des Moines in just under 2h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 49m. The distance between Phoenix and Des Moines is about 1136 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Allegiant Air, at $67, was found to be the cheapest airline from Phoenix to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. These flights start at 81% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Phoenix 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 $61. Users have also found prices from $65 and $89 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix to Des Moines?

    Before booking your flight to Des Moines from Phoenix, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Frontier (100%), Volaris (100%), Southwest( 86%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to Des Moines is $152. On average you can expect to pay $311. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $234.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines (average of $113). Flying from Phoenix to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 6 airlines flying from Phoenix to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$67Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$164Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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