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$64+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Pennsylvania

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DSM — PHL
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Pennsylvania

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$106
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$71
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$379

Good round-trip deal

$457 or less

Good one-way deal

$156 or less
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From Des Moines to Pennsylvania
One-way flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania.
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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 April 16, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/308:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/612:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/14$106
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/118:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/153:52 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2311:38 amDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/253:45 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:20 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop24h 55mFrontier
Mon 5/1212:20 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/298:30 amDSM - PIT
1 stop13h 11mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/23:48 pmPIT - DSM
1 stop24h 48mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/15$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:25 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Sun 5/45:49 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/16$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/115:50 pmDSM - MDT
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Tue 5/206:00 amMDT - DSM
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/176:13 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/2410:35 amPHL - DSM
Nonstop2h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 6/276:30 amDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/22:54 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/255:35 amDSM - PIT
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Wed 6/45:35 pmPIT - DSM
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/15$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:30 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Tue 5/276:05 amEWR - DSM
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/16$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:35 amDSM - ABE
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Sat 6/76:25 pmABE - DSM
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/16$259

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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

Fly to

Pennsylvania

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

8:35 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Newark

Fri 6/6

12:55 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$106

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

8:35 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Newark

Tue 7/15

3:52 pm-10:10 am

1 stop19h 18m

$145

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

7:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/12

12:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$228

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Thu 5/29

8:30 am-10:41 pm

1 stop13h 11m

Pittsburgh

Mon 6/2

3:48 pm-3:36 pm

1 stop24h 48m

$230

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

6:45 pm-12:29 am

1 stop4h 44m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/21

6:30 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$235

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 5/1

6:25 pm-12:49 am

1 stop5h 24m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$237

Des MoinesHarrisburg

DSM - MDT

DSMMDT

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

5:50 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Harrisburg

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

$249

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

6:13 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Philadelphia

Tue 6/24

10:35 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$255

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 6/27

6:30 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/2

2:54 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$257

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

5:35 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Pittsburgh

Wed 6/4

5:35 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania

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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 April 16, 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.

Rainfall in Pennsylvania by month

Plan your trip to Pennsylvania by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Pennsylvania ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Pennsylvania when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Pennsylvania by month

Plan your trip to Pennsylvania by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Pennsylvania, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 April 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Des Moines to Pennsylvania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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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.

  • 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 $71. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, 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?

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

    On average you can expect to pay $677 for a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania. The cheapest flight overall is $104 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - New York LaGuardia) is currently priced at $265.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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