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$61+ 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — DSM
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix to Des Moines are usually found in April or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$143
(Priceline)

One-way from

$61
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$369
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:30 amPHX - DSM
1 stop5h 17mFrontier
Mon 11/32:32 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$143
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/107:00 amAZA - DSM
Nonstop2h 44mAllegiant Air
Mon 10/2012:34 pmDSM - AZA
Nonstop3h 02mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$192
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:36 amPHX - DSM
1 stop5h 04mFrontier
Fri 10/242:37 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$201
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/37:00 amAZA - DSM
Nonstop2h 44mAllegiant Air
Fri 10/2412:34 pmDSM - AZA
Nonstop3h 02mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/217:30 pmPHX - DSM
1 stop16h 22mFrontier
Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/112:39 pmPHX - DSM
1 stop23h 01mFrontier
Mon 10/62:25 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop26h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/87:30 pmPHX - DSM
1 stop16h 22mFrontier
Mon 10/132:39 pmDSM - PHX
2 stops11h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/247:00 amAZA - DSM
Nonstop2h 44mAllegiant Air
Mon 10/2712:24 pmDSM - AZA
Nonstop3h 02mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/1310:55 pmPHX - DSM
2 stops36h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/203:40 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$223
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/317:00 amAZA - DSM
Nonstop2h 44mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/31:04 pmDSM - AZA
Nonstop3h 02mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 10/1310:55 pmPHX - DSM
2 stops36h 57mFrontier
Sun 10/192:37 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/217:30 pmPHX - DSM
1 stop16h 22mFrontier
Fri 10/312:32 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$227

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to Des Moines that are best for you.

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PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Mon 11/3

8:30 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 11/8

10:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$178

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 10/10

7:00 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

12:34 pm-1:36 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$192

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 10/3

7:00 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Des Moines

Fri 10/24

12:34 pm-1:36 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$202

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

9:30 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$212

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 10/24

7:00 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 10/27

12:24 pm-1:26 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$220

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 11/3

1:04 pm-3:06 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$224

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

9:30 am-10:32 am

Nonstop3h 02m

$228

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

12:34 pm-1:36 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$236

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 10/13

10:59 pm-10:05 am

1 stop9h 06m

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

5:32 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$237

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 10/20

10:59 pm-10:05 am

1 stop9h 06m

Des Moines

Mon 10/27

5:32 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines

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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 September 12, 2025.

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 77 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Phoenix to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 September 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Phoenix to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Phoenix to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Phoenix to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 15, 2025.

The most flights from PH1 to DSM are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines 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
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
699 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,172 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 and Delta can get you from Phoenix to Des Moines in just under 2h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 22m. 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 $112, was found to be the cheapest airline from Phoenix to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. These flights start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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: SkyWest Airlines (89%), American Airlines (82%), Alaska Airlines( 79%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to Des Moines is $78. On average you can expect to pay $252. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $177.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Phoenix to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$112Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$134Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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