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$55+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Pennsylvania

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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PHL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Pennsylvania

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Pennsylvania flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$106
(Bravofly)

One-way from

$55
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$436

Good round-trip deal

$294 or less

Good one-way deal

$353 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Pennsylvania. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/278:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Fri 10/3112:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$106
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Fri 10/1712:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$108
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Fri 10/3112:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$121
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/228:25 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 40mAllegiant Air
Fri 9/2612:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$126
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Fri 11/712:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/16$132
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Fri 10/3112:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/16$136
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/1910:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/16$142
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/312:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/16$145
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/62:32 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Mon 11/108:15 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Thu 11/66:19 amPHL - DSM
1 stop8h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$174
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:32 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Sun 11/168:15 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Thu 11/68:15 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$179

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Pennsylvania

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Return

Price

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

2:32 pm-4:49 am

1 stop13h 17m

Philadelphia

Thu 11/6

6:19 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$174

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

5:51 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop24h 08m

Newark

Mon 10/27

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$201

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Mon 10/27

2:39 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/30

8:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$213

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

5:15 pm-12:52 am

1 stop6h 37m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

$231

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

2:37 pm-9:11 am

2 stops17h 34m

Newark

Mon 10/27

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$236

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

12:49 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/21

6:35 pm-12:02 am

1 stop6h 27m

$241

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

9:01 am-7:27 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Philadelphia

Mon 11/3

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$245

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

6:33 pm-12:50 am

1 stop5h 17m

Philadelphia

Thu 12/11

5:30 am-10:43 am

1 stop6h 13m

$245

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

4:59 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Philadelphia

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$245

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 10/18

3:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$245

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to Pennsylvania in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Pennsylvania. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Pennsylvania

Explore weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Pennsylvania. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

The most flights from DSM to USPA are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Pennsylvania

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Pennsylvania to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania?

    Departing from Des Moines to Pennsylvania will take you 2h 37m. The distance from Des Moines to Pennsylvania is about 969 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Pennsylvania one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Pennsylvania for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Pennsylvania?

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - New York LaGuardia, Des Moines - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl when deciding on the best route from Des Moines to Pennsylvania.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Pennsylvania?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania consider choosing Republic Airways (85%), American Airlines (84%) or PSA Airlines (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,382 for a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania. The cheapest flight overall is $158 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - New York LaGuardia) is currently priced at $238.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to Pennsylvania in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Pennsylvania

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$290Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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