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$295+ 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AVP — DSM
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$315
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$544
Provider with most accurate pricing for Wilkes-Barre Scranton-Des Moines flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 October 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 10/296:30 amAVP - DSM
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/48:02 amDSM - AVP
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/153:32 pmAVP - DSM
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/221:05 pmDSM - AVP
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 12/226:00 amAVP - DSM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/13:27 pmDSM - AVP
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/125:31 pmAVP - DSM
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1311:26 amDSM - AVP
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$467

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scranton to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Scranton

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ScrantonDes Moines

AVP - DSM

AVPDSM

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 4/4

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

11:30 am-4:46 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$315

ScrantonDes Moines

AVP - DSM

AVPDSM

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 11/15

3:32 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 11/22

1:05 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$321

ScrantonDes Moines

AVP - DSM

AVPDSM

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 11/12

5:31 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

11:26 am-4:56 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$467

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Deals found on 10/25

Compare providers for flights from Scranton 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 Scranton to Des Moines in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Scranton-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Scranton-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Scranton-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Scranton-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Scranton-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 October 28, 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
11,032 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

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
11,032 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

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 $315, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Scranton in 5h 20m. Scranton and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 927 mi.

  • 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 $308 on this airline. Users have found that American Airlines is 27% 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.

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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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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