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$313+ Cheap flights from State College to Des Moines (SCE - DSM)

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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 July 25, 2024.

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Average price

$654

Round-trip from

$509
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From State College University Park to Des Moines
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from State College to Des Moines?

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 40% 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 month to fly from State College to Des Moines?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from State College. Prices for January average $606 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $256. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February. Opting for a January flight can save you 66% on your journey compared to booking in February

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.

Cheap State College to Des Moines flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from State College to Des Moines specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from State College to Des Moines in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/76:30 amSCE - DSM
2 stops12h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/116:00 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/71:51 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/127:39 amDSM - SCE
2 stops9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$664
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/712:14 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1211:21 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$795
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/712:14 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/118:00 amDSM - SCE
2 stops9h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$800
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/712:14 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/118:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$823
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/71:51 pmSCE - DSM
3 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/116:00 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$907
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/712:14 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops12h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/123:25 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,128

State College to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between State College and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from State College to Des Moines in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 12/66:20 amSCE - DSM
2 stops9h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/93:23 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 12/66:20 amSCE - DSM
2 stops9h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/96:54 pmDSM - SCE
2 stops22h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 8/76:30 amSCE - DSM
2 stops12h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/116:00 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/1512:25 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/253:20 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/156:15 amSCE - DSM
2 stops9h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/253:20 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$583
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 12/65:30 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/93:23 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 11/296:15 amSCE - DSM
2 stops9h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/26:54 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$598
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/1512:25 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops9h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/253:20 pmDSM - SCE
2 stops17h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$650
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 11/296:15 amSCE - DSM
2 stops9h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/26:54 pmDSM - SCE
2 stops22h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$658

Find flights from State College to Des Moines within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Wed 8/7

2 stops12h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 8/11

2 stops7h 54m

$509

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Fri 11/15

1 stop6h 16m

Des Moines

Mon 11/25

1 stop5h 00m

$578

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Fri 11/15

2 stops9h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 11/25

1 stop5h 00m

$583

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Fri 11/15

2 stops9h 09m

Des Moines

Mon 11/25

2 stops17h 17m

$650

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Wed 8/7

2 stops8h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 8/12

2 stops9h 27m

$664

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Sun 9/15

1 stop4h 41m

Des Moines

Fri 9/20

1 stop19h 15m

$703

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Wed 8/7

1 stop6h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 8/12

1 stop4h 30m

$795

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Wed 8/7

1 stop6h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 8/11

2 stops9h 54m

$800

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Wed 8/7

3 stops8h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 8/11

2 stops7h 54m

$907

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Deals found on 7/24

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from State College to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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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.
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Best time to book a flight from State College to Des Moines

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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

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 July 25, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from State College to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

More comfort and free, fast Wi-Fi would always be appreciated.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

More comfort and free, fast Wi-Fi would always be appreciated.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

More comfort and free, fast Wi-Fi would always be appreciated.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from State College to Des Moines for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from State College to Des Moines for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $509, but on average you can expect to pay $740.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from State College to Des Moines round-trip from $509. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 16% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does SCE to DSM mean?

    This is defined as State College University Park Airport (SCE) and Des Moines Airport (DSM). Codes like Des Moines Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from State College to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your State College to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from State College to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter State College to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from State College to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from State College to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from State College to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on State College to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the State College to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The State College to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Des Moines?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from State College to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 State College to Des Moines

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United AirlinesCheapest$355Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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