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$285+ 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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AVP — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$285
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$335
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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 6/246:33 pmAVP - DSM
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/910:09 amDSM - AVP
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/210:40 amAVP - DSM
2 stops12h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/86:24 amDSM - AVP
2 stops6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$465
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/258:18 pmAVP - DSM
2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/296:32 pmDSM - AVP
2 stops24h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$608

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ScrantonDes Moines

AVP - DSM

AVPDSM

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Tue 6/24

6:33 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

10:09 am-6:00 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$285

ScrantonDes Moines

AVP - DSM

AVPDSM

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 7/2

10:40 am-9:47 pm

2 stops12h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

6:24 am-2:07 pm

2 stops6h 43m

$465

ScrantonDes Moines

AVP - DSM

AVPDSM

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 6/25

8:18 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops27h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 6/29

6:32 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$608

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Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $285 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $465. 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.

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  • 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 $411). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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