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$96+ 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Wed 6/17
Wed 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines are usually found in November or October, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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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 May 18, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/410:27 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop12h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/1010:06 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop26h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Wed 8/1910:27 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop20h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/248:38 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop16h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Wed 8/1910:27 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop20h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/239:50 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$179
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/3011:21 am
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop24h 10m
Frontier
Wed 7/82:19 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop19h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/15$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 7/710:27 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop12h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/1310:01 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop16h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$197
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/55:15 am
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop6h 16m
Frontier
Wed 6/102:16 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop19h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$200
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/85:15 am
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop6h 16m
Frontier
Wed 6/102:16 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop19h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14$204
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:53 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop16h 38m
Frontier
Mon 6/152:26 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop24h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$209
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/26:53 pm
PHX
-
DSM
1 stop16h 38m
Frontier
Mon 7/62:19 pm
DSM
-
PHX
1 stop11h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/910:32 pm
PHX
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DSM
1 stop12h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/610:01 pm
DSM
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PHX
1 stop16h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$219

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 May 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$166
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$96
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$404

Good round-trip deal

$415 or less

Good one-way deal

$238 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 7/1

10:25 am-9:40 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

7:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$382
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 7/9

6:50 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

2:26 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$419

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/22

7:10 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

1:15 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$425

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/21

1:55 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

3:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$425

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 7/22

12:36 am-9:11 am

1 stop6h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 7/26

5:37 am-6:35 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$429

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 8/12

9:23 am-4:19 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

11:32 am-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$472

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 6/1

1:55 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 6/18

1:30 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$475

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 5/20

11:10 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

12:05 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$478
Cheapest one-way

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 7/9

4:48 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$136

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 7/1

10:25 am-9:40 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$194

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Deals found on 5/12

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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 May.
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*1 star
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

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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?

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 63 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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 May 18, 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 evening could potentially save you up to 6% 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 May 18, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,290 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
9,731 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
709 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,654 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
2,948 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • 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 5 inbound flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl per day. 5 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?

    Southwest and American Airlines can get you from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines in just under 2h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 26m. 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 ($112), Frontier ($118), and Southwest ($222) offers the cheapest pricing from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines. These flights start at 70% 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 $88 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: Envoy Air (88%), American Airlines (83%), Alaska Airlines (81%).

  • 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 $351, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $164. When looking at the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $245 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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 Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$112Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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