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$80+ Cheap flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) 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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AZA — DSM
May 21 — May 281
Thu 5/21
Thu 5/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 7/229:45 am
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Wed 7/298:00 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/21$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 7/2410:15 am
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Wed 7/298:00 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/21$187
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 7/310:15 am
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/108:30 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/18$194
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 8/79:50 am
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/108:00 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop3h 00m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/16$204
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/249:47 am
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 40m
Allegiant Air
Wed 7/88:00 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/21$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Mon 6/110:20 am
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Wed 6/107:51 pm
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop2h 57m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/19$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 9/38:20 am
AZA
-
DSM
1 stop7h 24m
Allegiant Air
Mon 9/77:30 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop2h 59m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/18$232
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/299:45 am
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/38:30 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/18$234
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/202:28 pm
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/258:30 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop3h 00m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/21$235
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/15:35 pm
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 41m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/43:32 pm
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop3h 08m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/17$242
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/187:40 am
AZA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 41m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/258:30 am
DSM
-
AZA
Nonstop3h 00m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/18$243

Find flight deals from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) 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 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$80
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$389

Good one-way deal

$206 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 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 April 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 7/3

10:15 am-3:02 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

8:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$194

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

$242

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Mon 5/18

7:40 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

8:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$243
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 6/5

8:47 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 6/15

7:00 am-7:57 am

Nonstop2h 57m

$276

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 7/1

9:45 am-2:32 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

7:00 am-7:29 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$292

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 6/5

8:47 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

7:51 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$293

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 5/15

7:20 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

1:11 pm-2:19 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$309

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 7/3

10:15 am-3:02 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

2:40 pm-8:41 am

2 stops20h 01m

$318

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 5/22

10:20 am-3:07 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

8:00 am-7:14 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$323

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Mon 5/18

7:40 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

2:50 pm-9:38 am

2 stops20h 48m

$395

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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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport-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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport-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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway to Des Moines

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AZA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 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 21, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 63% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Allegiant Air from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
706 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.5

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Food

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Michael,Feb 2026

PIE - IND

I appreciate the low cost but the seating is ridiculous. So packed it feels dangerous. Actually it was so bad today, I'm going to look for another airline next time I fly.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
706 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
706 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.5

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Food

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Michael,Feb 2026

PIE - IND

I appreciate the low cost but the seating is ridiculous. So packed it feels dangerous. Actually it was so bad today, I'm going to look for another airline next time I fly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 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-Mesa Gateway?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. Booking flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway to Des Moines (DSM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines?

    Airlines like Allegiant Air fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines in about 2h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 1136 mi between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and Des Moines. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $112 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines for 47% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $206, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $206. The most popular route (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - Des Moines), is priced around $194.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 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-Mesa Gateway to Des Moines.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 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.

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Top airline flying from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$112Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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