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$219+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs (DSM - PSP)

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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PSP
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Thu 7/16
Thu 7/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Palm Springs

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Palm Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 11/116:20 pm
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 11/163:25 pm
PSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/16$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sat 8/152:39 pm
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop5h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 8/251:09 pm
PSP
-
DSM
2 stops9h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/16$365
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/287:00 pm
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Tue 8/411:05 am
PSP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/13$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/11:35 pm
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 9/25:20 am
PSP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/285:12 am
DSM
-
PSP
2 stops12h 58m
American Airlines
Tue 8/47:37 pm
PSP
-
DSM
2 stops12h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/13$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sat 8/151:35 pm
DSM
-
PSP
2 stops8h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 8/251:09 pm
PSP
-
DSM
2 stops8h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/245:45 am
DSM
-
PSP
1 stop8h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 7/294:48 pm
PSP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/13$397
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/115:45 am
DSM
-
PSP
2 stops12h 42m
Delta
Mon 11/161:45 pm
PSP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 6/13$433

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Palm Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs (PSP). 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 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$219
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$523
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs 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 June 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

1:35 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Palm Springs

Wed 9/2

5:20 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$377

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

7:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Palm Springs

Tue 8/4

11:05 am-9:00 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$378

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

5:12 am-4:10 pm

2 stops12h 58m

Palm Springs

Tue 8/4

7:37 pm-9:56 am

2 stops12h 19m

$386
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

9:09 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/9

9:15 am-4:14 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$437

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

9:09 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Palm Springs

Mon 11/16

7:33 pm-10:20 am

2 stops12h 47m

$455
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

11:33 am-5:18 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$219

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

6:10 am-12:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$300

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

5:12 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 39m

$305

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

9:33 pm-12:10 pm

3 stops40h 37m

$446

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Sun 7/26

6:00 am-12:28 pm

2 stops8h 28m

$553

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Deals found on 6/14

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Palm Springs in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Des Moines-Palm Springs flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Palm Springs flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Palm Springs flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Palm Springs flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Des Moines-Palm Springs flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Palm Springs from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs (average of $289). Flying from Des Moines to Palm Springs in August is currently the most expensive (average of $664). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

Reviews of airlines servicing Palm Springs

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palm Springs. 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 Palm Springs. Reviews last updated June 16, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Des Moines to Palm Springs have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,842 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Palm Springs. 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 Des Moines to Palm Springs?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Palm Springs in about 5h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1352 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Palm Springs round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs round-trip from $289. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $298, and Southwest, from $346. United Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Palm Springs flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Palm Springs 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 Des Moines to Palm Springs?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs (average of $289). Flying from Des Moines to Palm Springs in August is currently the most expensive (average of $664). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Palm Springs

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs. 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 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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