How long is the flight from Des Moines to Pensacola?

A quick flight from Des Moines to Pensacola can take about 6h 04m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $329. The distance between Des Moines and Pensacola is about 845 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Pensacola round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Pensacola round-trip from $228. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $238, and American Airlines, from $247. Users have found that United Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Pensacola ranges from 4.2 - 7.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.4 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Pensacola when rainfall is around 4.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Pensacola, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Pensacola?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Pensacola.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Pensacola flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Pensacola flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Pensacola?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Pensacola by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Thu 12/256:40 amDSM - PNS

1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/294:19 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$342

Sat 12/205:07 amDSM - PNS

1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/257:04 amPNS - DSM

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$437

Sat 12/2011:35 amDSM - PNS

2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/2510:17 amPNS - DSM

2 stops11h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$497

Thu 12/258:00 amDSM - PNS

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/293:10 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$503

Wed 12/242:07 pmDSM - PNS

1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/285:52 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$513

Fri 12/265:07 amDSM - PNS

1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/317:20 amPNS - DSM

1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$534

Wed 12/243:00 pmDSM - PNS

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/276:45 amPNS - DSM

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$562

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Pensacola that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Fri 2/208:38 pmDSM - PNS

2 stops19h 18mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/254:51 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$302

Wed 1/75:35 amDSM - PNS

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Mon 1/125:54 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$329

Thu 1/88:10 amDSM - PNS

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/154:55 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$330

Thu 1/86:00 amDSM - PNS

2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/1512:39 pmPNS - DSM

2 stops9h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$340

Wed 1/76:14 pmDSM - PNS

1 stop13h 21mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/127:33 pmPNS - DSM

2 stops42h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$315

Thu 12/256:40 amDSM - PNS

1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/294:19 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$342

Tue 1/208:10 amDSM - PNS

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/264:55 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$349

Fri 1/161:16 pmDSM - PNS

1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/197:00 amPNS - DSM

1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$364

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Pensacola
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Thu 12/256:40 amDSM - PNS

1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/294:19 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$342

Wed 1/76:14 pmDSM - PNS

1 stop13h 21mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/127:33 pmPNS - DSM

2 stops42h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$315

Wed 1/75:35 amDSM - PNS

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Mon 1/125:54 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$329

Wed 1/78:00 amDSM - PNS

2 stops10h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/129:00 amPNS - DSM

2 stops11h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$339

Wed 1/78:00 amDSM - PNS

1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/104:55 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$387

Fri 1/161:16 pmDSM - PNS

1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/197:00 amPNS - DSM

1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$364

Tue 1/208:10 amDSM - PNS

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/264:55 pmPNS - DSM

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$349

One-way flights from Des Moines to Pensacola
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Sun 1/254:30 pmDSM - PNS

2 stops22h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$142

Mon 1/198:18 pmDSM - PNS

3 stops44h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$152

Mon 1/195:16 pmDSM - PNS

1 stop5h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$171

Sat 1/2411:30 amDSM - PNS

2 stops8h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$199

Mon 1/198:10 amDSM - PNS

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$229

Fri 12/195:34 amDSM - PNS

1 stop5h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$294

Sun 12/2110:17 amDSM - PNS

3 stops50h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$359

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$302 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$142 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$354

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Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

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Des Moines

Fri 2/20

8:38 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Pensacola

Wed 2/25

4:51 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$302

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

6:14 pm-7:35 am

1 stop13h 21m

Pensacola

Mon 1/12

7:33 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops42h 17m

$315

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DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

5:35 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 04m

Pensacola

Mon 1/12

5:54 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$329

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

8:10 am-4:02 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Pensacola

Thu 1/15

4:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$330

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-3:09 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Pensacola

Thu 1/15

12:39 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$340

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Thu 12/25

6:40 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Pensacola

Mon 12/29

4:19 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$342

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

8:10 am-4:02 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Pensacola

Mon 1/26

4:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$349

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

1:16 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Pensacola

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$364

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:30 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$142

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

8:18 pm-4:37 pm

3 stops44h 19m

$152

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Pensacola in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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-Pensacola flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Pensacola flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Pensacola flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Pensacola flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Pensacola flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Pensacola?

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Pensacola. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pensacola (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to Pensacola in March is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 PNS?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Pensacola in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Pensacola

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Pensacola, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Pensacola?
A quick flight from Des Moines to Pensacola can take about 6h 04m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $329. The distance between Des Moines and Pensacola is about 845 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Pensacola round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Pensacola round-trip from $228. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $238, and American Airlines, from $247. Users have found that United Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Pensacola that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Pensacola flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Pensacola?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Pensacola.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Pensacola?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Pensacola 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 Pensacola?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pensacola (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to Pensacola in March is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 Pensacola

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$246	Average$366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$247	Average$366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$342	Average$444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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