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 54m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, 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).

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 $245.

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 most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Philadelphia?

When booking a flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

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Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop8h 33mFrontier

Fri 12/198:36 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop24h 08mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$284

Thu 12/1111:35 amDSM - PHL

1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/133:35 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$301

Fri 12/127:58 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop8h 33mFrontier

Mon 12/2210:00 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop13h 19mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$313

Mon 12/85:43 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop4h 27mDelta

Fri 12/125:01 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$315

Sat 12/208:29 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop8h 02mFrontier

Mon 12/223:59 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop19h 20mFrontier

Deal found 12/7

$335

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

Wed 12/1711:15 amDSM - PHL

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/218:00 amPHL - DSM

1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$348

Wed 12/1711:15 amDSM - PHL

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/205:10 amPHL - DSM

1 stop28h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$349

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Wed 1/74:21 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Wed 1/145:40 amPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$245

Sat 1/107:50 amDSM - PHL

1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/175:00 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$245

Thu 1/224:30 pmDSM - PHL

2 stops30h 29mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/298:20 amPHL - DSM

1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$247

Wed 2/184:21 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 23mDelta

Sat 2/216:00 amPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$245

Sat 1/241:03 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop7h 58mDelta

Sat 1/316:00 amPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$245

Tue 2/175:15 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Sat 2/218:00 amPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$245

Wed 1/145:16 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 05mDelta

Mon 1/195:17 pmPHL - DSM

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$268

Sat 2/281:02 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop5h 48mDelta

Mon 3/26:00 amPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$268

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia
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Wed 1/76:14 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/1412:20 pmPHL - DSM

2 stops34h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$247

Wed 1/76:10 amDSM - PHL

2 stops6h 00mSouthwest

Wed 1/141:50 pmPHL - DSM

2 stops8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$255

Sat 1/101:35 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1710:10 amPHL - DSM

2 stops11h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$250

Sat 1/105:58 pmDSM - PHL

2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/127:15 amPHL - DSM

1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$259

Sat 1/101:03 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 37mDelta

Mon 1/126:00 amPHL - DSM

1 stop6h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$268

Tue 1/134:21 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Sun 1/186:15 amPHL - DSM

1 stop5h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$271

Wed 1/146:14 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop16h 44mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/195:30 amPHL - DSM

2 stops14h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$269

Wed 1/143:04 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/1810:30 amPHL - DSM

2 stops12h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$273

Thu 1/222:58 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/296:00 amPHL - DSM

1 stop17h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$214

Sat 1/241:03 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 37mDelta

Sat 1/315:40 amPHL - DSM

1 stop7h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$245

Thu 1/292:58 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/18:45 amPHL - DSM

1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$264

One-way flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia
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Sun 6/75:02 pmDSM - PHL

Nonstop2h 16mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/9

$75

Tue 3/101:20 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop6h 19mFrontier

Deal found 12/8

$81

Mon 2/92:08 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop23h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$98

Mon 3/97:58 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop8h 33mFrontier

Deal found 12/8

$102

Mon 1/128:17 pmDSM - PHL

2 stops27h 35mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$113

Fri 3/67:58 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop8h 33mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$116

Wed 1/76:24 amDSM - PHL

1 stop4h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$123

Sun 1/112:58 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop22h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$128

Fri 1/92:08 pmDSM - PHL

1 stop24h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$130

Sun 2/84:30 pmDSM - PHL

2 stops31h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$131

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Most accurate provider	Mytrip 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$214 (Mytrip)
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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DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

4:21 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Philadelphia

Wed 1/14

5:40 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 58m

$245

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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 2/18

4:21 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

$245

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

1:03 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 19m

$245

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:15 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 11m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/21

8:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$245

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

4:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 29m

Philadelphia

Thu 1/29

8:20 am-10:46 pm

1 stop15h 26m

$247

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

1:02 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Philadelphia

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

$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

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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 Philadelphia 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
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price 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.

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

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?

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

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

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

8,007 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

9,092 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

11,048 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

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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 54m. 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 $245.
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

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Southwest	Cheapest$232	Average$393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$234	Average$336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$236	Average$317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$245	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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