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$289+ Cheap flights from Scranton to Des Moines (AVP - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AVP — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Scranton to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Scranton (AVP) 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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$394
From Wilkes-Barre Scranton to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Scranton to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scranton to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:31 pmAVP - DSM
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2911:31 amDSM - AVP
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/275:47 pmAVP - DSM
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/296:09 pmDSM - AVP
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:12 pmAVP - DSM
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:09 pmDSM - AVP
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1210:54 amAVP - DSM
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/141:10 pmDSM - AVP
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:30 amAVP - DSM
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/293:25 pmDSM - AVP
2 stops7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$429

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ScrantonDes Moines

AVP - DSM

AVPDSM

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Thu 9/25

5:31 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

11:31 am-4:56 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$289

ScrantonDes Moines

AVP - DSM

AVPDSM

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 9/27

5:47 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

6:09 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$314

ScrantonDes Moines

AVP - DSM

AVPDSM

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 9/27

6:30 am-10:32 am

1 stop5h 02m

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

3:25 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$429

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Deals found on 9/10

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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 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Scranton 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $289, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Scranton in 5h 19m. Scranton and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 927 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Scranton to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Scranton to Des Moines is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $269 on this airline. Users have found that American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scranton to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Scranton 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 airline flying from Scranton to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Scranton 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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