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$75+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia (DSM - PHL)

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PHL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:40 amDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amPHL - DSM
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$280
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Fri 12/198:36 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop24h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1711:01 amDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Sun 12/216:00 amPHL - DSM
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/10$301
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/127:58 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Mon 12/2210:00 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop13h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/112:16 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Mon 12/226:00 amPHL - DSM
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/9$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/115:45 amDSM - PHL
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/188:27 amPHL - DSM
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/313:14 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:10 amPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/236:46 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/265:00 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/266:46 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:35 amPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/153:17 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/196:35 amPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$337

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$406 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:30 pm-11:14 am

2 stops41h 44m

Philadelphia

Sun 2/1

8:45 am-10:19 am

1 stop26h 34m

$217

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

1:03 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/31

5:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$245

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

7:50 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/17

5:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$245

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

5:16 pm-12:21 am

1 stop6h 05m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/19

5:17 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$268

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

6:19 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 24m

Philadelphia

Mon 3/2

11:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$268

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

1:03 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/12

6:15 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 04m

$268

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sun 6/7

5:02 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$75

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

8:17 pm-12:52 am

2 stops27h 35m

$113

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

7:58 pm-5:31 am

1 stop8h 33m

$116

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:30 pm-11:14 am

2 stops41h 44m

$119

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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-Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia (average of $82). Flying from Des Moines to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Philadelphia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 77% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Philadelphia 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
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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

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

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Philadelphia in about 5h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 56m. Airlines will cover a distance of 969 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia round-trip from $228. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $228, and Southwest, from $232. United Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $65 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $85 and Southwest from $116 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Philadelphia from Des Moines, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: PSA Airlines (85%), American Airlines (65%), Qatar Airways( 62%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,933 for a flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia. The cheapest flight overall is $285 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Philadelphia) is currently priced at $204.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia (average of $82). Flying from Des Moines to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 Philadelphia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$232Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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