Des Moines

$79+ Cheap flights from Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — DSM
May 3 — May 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines are usually found in November or May, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/124:29 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop19h 02m
Frontier
Wed 5/202:16 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop19h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$160
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/16:50 am
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 19m
Frontier
Mon 5/48:23 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$180
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 4/169:24 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop13h 45m
Frontier
Mon 4/202:04 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop5h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$186
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 5/295:15 am
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop6h 16m
Frontier
Mon 6/12:16 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop21h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$200
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/276:50 am
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 19m
Frontier
Mon 5/48:23 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$201
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 5/264:29 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop19h 02m
Frontier
Fri 5/292:16 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop19h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/710:27 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop20h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1110:00 am
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop9h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$229
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/108:40 am
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop26h 51m
Frontier
Wed 5/202:16 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop19h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$231
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/176:50 am
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 19m
Frontier
Mon 4/202:04 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop5h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$235

Find flight deals from Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) 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 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$79
(Super.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$201 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-Des Moines flights.
From Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines
One-way flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($3 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sky Harbor Intl 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 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/28

11:05 pm-9:54 am

1 stop8h 49m

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

2:44 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$323

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/12

11:46 pm-11:08 am

1 stop9h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

5:28 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$349

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 9/8

8:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

7:15 am-12:40 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$359

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/15

6:10 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

6:40 am-12:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$379

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 8/8

1:15 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

5:25 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$384
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 5/3

11:00 am-3:40 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

12:25 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$409

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 5/10

8:45 am-8:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

3:15 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$410

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 4/17

2:05 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

3:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$422

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 7/3

5:15 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

9:33 pm-3:14 pm

2 stops19h 41m

$426

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 6/18

11:05 am-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 6/21

6:10 pm-12:10 am

2 stops8h 00m

$429

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Compare providers for flights from Sky Harbor Intl 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 Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Sky Harbor Intl 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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Sky Harbor Intl 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 Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Sky Harbor Intl with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 2, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $146). Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 Sky Harbor Intl 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 3, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 April 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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 Sky Harbor Intl 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 Sky Harbor Intl?

    For a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl per day. 6 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    Delta and Southwest can get you from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines in just under 7h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 19m. There are 1147 mi between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Des Moines. 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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($67), Frontier ($137), and Delta ($164) offers the cheapest pricing from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines. These flights start at 81% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. American Airlines flights start at $89 while deals on Delta start at $118 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines on time: Southwest (79%), American Airlines (77%), Frontier (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    While on average a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines is generally $311, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $152. When looking at the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $263 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sky Harbor Intl 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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $146). Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sky Harbor Intl 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 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$67Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$164Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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