HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Pensacola

$119+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Pensacola (DSM - PNS)

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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PNS
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Pensacola with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Pensacola are usually found in September or April, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Pensacola

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Pensacola (PNS). 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(Delta)

One-way from

$119
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$366
From Des Moines to Pensacola
Search Deals
One-way flight from Des Moines to Pensacola
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Pensacola

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Pensacola
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Pensacola. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Tue 9/1611:25 amDSM - PNS
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Wed 9/246:00 amPNS - DSM
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 8/15$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 9/75:11 amDSM - PNS
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/94:04 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Tue 9/167:00 amDSM - PNS
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/248:00 amPNS - DSM
2 stops10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$247
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:25 pmDSM - PNS
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Sat 10/45:21 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop20h 19mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 9/112:58 pmDSM - PNS
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/155:00 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 9/256:11 pmDSM - PNS
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/48:00 amPNS - DSM
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 9/184:04 pmDSM - PNS
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:57 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/167:03 amDSM - PNS
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2011:54 amPNS - DSM
2 stops8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$289

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Pensacola 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Pensacola that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Pensacola

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

11:25 am-4:43 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Pensacola

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$237

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

5:11 am-10:06 am

1 stop4h 55m

Pensacola

Tue 9/9

4:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$244

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

5:38 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Pensacola

Mon 10/6

5:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 51m

$244

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

5:10 am-12:28 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Pensacola

Sat 9/20

5:43 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$244

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

7:00 am-4:52 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Pensacola

Wed 9/24

8:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$247

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Thu 9/25

2:25 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop26h 01m

Pensacola

Sat 10/4

5:21 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$250

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

2:58 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Pensacola

Mon 9/15

5:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$251

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sun 9/14

6:30 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Pensacola

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

$251

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

5:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 55m

$119

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$119

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/16

Showing 1-10 of 16 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Pensacola

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Pensacola from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Pensacola. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 48 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pensacola (average of $306). Flying from Des Moines to Pensacola in March is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Pensacola. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Pensacola at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Pensacola

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pensacola. 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 Pensacola. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Pensacola can take about 4h 55m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $244. 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 $270. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $270, and United Airlines, from $296. Users have found that Delta is 31% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pensacola (average of $306). Flying from Des Moines to Pensacola in March is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Pensacola?

Book flights to Pensacola if you plan to visit one of these locations
Gulf Breeze
Navarre
Foley
Perdido Key
Milton
Navarre Beach
Warrington

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Des Moines to Pensacola

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Omaha to Orlando flights
Cedar Rapids to Orlando flights
Des Moines to Orlando flights
Omaha to Miami flights
Des Moines to Key West flights
Des Moines to Miami flights
Moline to Orlando flights
Omaha to Tampa flights
Des Moines to Tampa flights
Cedar Rapids to Fort Lauderdale flights
Cedar Rapids to Miami flights
Moline to Tampa flights
Cedar Rapids to Tampa flights
Omaha to Fort Lauderdale flights
Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale flights
Cedar Rapids to Sarasota flights
Des Moines to Sarasota flights
Omaha to West Palm Beach flights
Des Moines to Orlando Sanford Intl flights
Cedar Rapids to Pensacola flights
Omaha to Fort Myers flights
Omaha to Jacksonville flights
Moline to Pensacola flights
Cedar Rapids to Panama City flights
Omaha to Key West flights
Des Moines to Fort Myers flights
Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers flights
Des Moines to Panama City flights
Des Moines to West Palm Beach flights
Cedar Rapids to Key West flights
Moline to Miami flights
Moline to Sarasota flights
Cedar Rapids to St Petersburg flights
Omaha to Valparaiso flights
Omaha to Sarasota flights
Omaha to Panama City flights
Moline to Fort Myers flights
Omaha to Pensacola flights
Cedar Rapids to Orlando Sanford Intl flights
Moline to Key West flights
Moline to Fort Lauderdale flights
Moline to Panama City flights
Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville flights
Cedar Rapids to West Palm Beach flights
Des Moines to St Petersburg flights
Des Moines to Valparaiso flights
Mason City to Orlando flights
Cedar Rapids to Valparaiso flights
Omaha to Daytona Beach flights

Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Pensacola

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Pensacola. 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$270Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$372Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.