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$249+ Cheap flights from State College to Des Moines (SCE - 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — DSM
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from State College to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from State College to Des Moines
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:48 amSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:46 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:32 pmSCE - DSM
3 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:41 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,300

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$249
(United Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to Des Moines that are best for you.

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State CollegeDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Sat 2/7

5:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

3:35 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops6h 48m

$344

State CollegeDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Mon 12/29

10:48 am-2:33 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Fri 1/2

6:46 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$396

State CollegeDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Mon 1/5

6:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 20m

$249

State CollegeDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Mon 1/5

6:00 am-2:53 pm

3 stops9h 53m

$643

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from State College to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 State College-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on State College-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on State College-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 State College-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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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 $248). Flying from State College to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $652). 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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  • How long is the flight from State College to Des Moines?

    Departing from State College to Des Moines will take you 5h 25m. The distance between State College and Des Moines is about 822 mi.

  • 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 $248). Flying from State College to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $652). 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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