HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Des Moines

$259+ Cheap flights from State College to Des Moines (SCE - 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from State College to Des Moines with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from State College to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) 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

$259
(American Airlines)
From State College University Park to Des Moines
Search Deals

Find flight deals from State College to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from State College to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

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.
Fri 9/263:07 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/306:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$259
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 9/266:55 amSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/3011:31 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$329

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from State College to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

State College

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

State CollegeDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Fri 9/26

3:07 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$259

State CollegeDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Fri 9/26

6:55 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

11:31 am-4:52 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$329

State CollegeDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Fri 9/26

3:07 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$322

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/11

Best time to book a flight from State College to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from State College with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from State College to Des Moines

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from State College to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from State College to Des Moines?

    Departing from State College to Des Moines will take you 4h 37m. The distance between State College and Des Moines is about 822 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Des Moines?

Book flights to Des Moines if you plan to visit one of these locations
Johnston
Altoona
Boone
Ames
West Des Moines
Ankeny

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for State College to Des Moines

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
LaGuardia to Omaha flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Omaha flights
Newark to Omaha flights
Reagan-National to Omaha flights
Dulles Intl to Des Moines flights
Dulles Intl to Omaha flights
Reagan-National to Des Moines flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Cedar Rapids flights
LaGuardia to Des Moines flights
Newark to Cedar Rapids flights
Philadelphia to Des Moines flights
LaGuardia to Cedar Rapids flights
Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids flights
Reagan-National to Cedar Rapids flights
Philadelphia to Omaha flights
Dulles Intl to Cedar Rapids flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Moline flights
Newark to Moline flights
Dulles Intl to Moline flights
LaGuardia to Moline flights
Newark to Des Moines flights
Philadelphia to Moline flights
Pittsburgh to Omaha flights
Harrisburg to Omaha flights
Reagan-National to Moline flights
Pittsburgh to Cedar Rapids flights
Harrisburg to Des Moines flights
Allentown to Cedar Rapids flights
Pittsburgh to Des Moines flights
Pittsburgh to Moline flights
Harrisburg to Cedar Rapids flights
Newark to La Crosse flights
John F Kennedy Intl to La Crosse flights
Scranton to Cedar Rapids flights
LaGuardia to La Crosse flights
Elmira to Omaha flights
Reagan-National to Sioux City flights
Harrisburg to Moline flights
Allentown to Moline flights
Newark to Sioux City flights
State College to Omaha flights
Scranton to Des Moines flights
Allentown to Des Moines flights
Reagan-National to La Crosse flights
Dulles Intl to Sioux City flights
Dulles Intl to La Crosse flights
Philadelphia to La Crosse flights
Philadelphia to Sioux City flights
Allentown to Omaha flights

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.