What is the cheapest day to fly from State College to Des Moines?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State College to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from State College to Des Moines?

Travelers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 52% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCE to DSM?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from State College to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Can I find deals for flights from State College to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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Sat 8/236:00 amSCE - DSM

2 stops9h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/2611:35 amDSM - SCE

2 stops7h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$329

Sat 8/236:10 amSCE - DSM

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$398

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Sat 8/236:00 amSCE - DSM

2 stops9h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/2611:35 amDSM - SCE

2 stops7h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$329

Sat 8/236:10 amSCE - DSM

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/266:00 amDSM - SCE

1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$398

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from State College 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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United Airlines

7.4

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8,896 reviews

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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

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8,896 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

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

8,896 reviews

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!

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Can I find deals for flights from State College to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on State College to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from State College to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from State College to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from State College to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College 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 State College to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from State College 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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