How long is the flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

For as low as $228, Frontier can have you in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport from Des Moines in 5h 35m. There are 1147 mi between Des Moines and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport round-trip?

Frontier, at $125, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Allegiant Air and American Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $61 and American Airlines from $93 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

The most flights from DSM to PHX are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport ranges from 0.0 - 1.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $99. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) can be booked for $193 on average, our data indicates $318 when flying from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.

What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are Envoy Air (100%), American Airlines (79%) and Alaska Airlines (74%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are American Airlines, Southwest and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl?

Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. 6 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl 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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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

Sun 12/2810:17 amDSM - PHX

1 stop14h 34mFrontier

Mon 1/57:00 amPHX - DSM

1 stop11h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$292

Thu 12/255:21 amDSM - PHX

Nonstop3h 29mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/309:59 amPHX - DSM

Nonstop2h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$295

Tue 12/3011:14 amDSM - PHX

1 stop13h 35mFrontier

Mon 1/57:00 amPHX - DSM

1 stop11h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$302

Fri 12/268:29 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop12h 52mFrontier

Fri 1/27:00 amPHX - DSM

1 stop11h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$347

Fri 12/268:29 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop5h 00mFrontier

Tue 12/307:00 amPHX - DSM

1 stop5h 40mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$352

Mon 12/228:29 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop5h 00mFrontier

Sat 12/279:31 amPHX - DSM

1 stop9h 13mFrontier

Deal found 12/20

$372

Mon 12/226:20 pmDSM - PHX

Nonstop3h 03mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/278:34 pmPHX - DSM

Nonstop2h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$379

Thu 12/255:21 amDSM - PHX

Nonstop3h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/278:34 pmPHX - DSM

Nonstop2h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$381

Thu 12/255:06 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:45 amPHX - DSM

1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$391

Best flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Sun 2/227:45 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop5h 56mFrontier

Thu 2/269:17 amPHX - DSM

1 stop8h 25mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$217

Sat 2/286:10 amDSM - PHX

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Tue 3/37:00 amPHX - DSM

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$228

Tue 1/274:21 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop5h 41mDelta

Fri 1/3012:59 amPHX - DSM

1 stop8h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$229

Sat 3/72:24 pmDSM - PHX

Nonstop3h 15mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/117:02 pmPHX - DSM

Nonstop2h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$251

Tue 1/2712:25 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop8h 20mDelta

Fri 2/612:59 amPHX - DSM

1 stop8h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$229

Tue 1/1312:05 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Sat 1/177:05 amPHX - DSM

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$238

Wed 1/284:21 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop8h 50mDelta

Tue 2/36:00 amPHX - DSM

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$229

Wed 2/412:05 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Mon 2/97:35 amPHX - DSM

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$259

Wed 1/145:16 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop7h 24mDelta

Tue 1/2011:59 pmPHX - DSM

1 stop8h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$249

Wed 1/214:21 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop8h 50mDelta

Mon 1/2611:59 pmPHX - DSM

1 stop8h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$259

Tue 2/245:15 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop7h 27mDelta

Mon 3/211:59 pmPHX - DSM

1 stop8h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$259

Tue 2/34:22 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop5h 40mDelta

Fri 2/612:59 amPHX - DSM

1 stop8h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$269

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 1/28:29 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop19h 04mFrontier

Sun 1/410:31 pmPHX - DSM

1 stop20h 13mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$198

Mon 1/58:29 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop5h 00mFrontier

Fri 1/97:00 amPHX - DSM

1 stop11h 22mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$208

Mon 1/58:29 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop17h 37mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/126:47 pmPHX - DSM

2 stops45h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$221

Sun 1/117:00 amDSM - PHX

1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/1510:16 pmPHX - DSM

1 stop16h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$216

Mon 1/128:17 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop17h 39mFrontier

Mon 1/196:00 amPHX - DSM

2 stops12h 23mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$223

Wed 1/215:24 amDSM - PHX

Nonstop3h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/244:15 pmPHX - DSM

Nonstop2h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$209

Sun 1/257:00 amDSM - PHX

1 stop10h 58mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/44:21 pmPHX - DSM

1 stop22h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$217

Sun 1/254:30 pmDSM - PHX

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/58:36 pmPHX - DSM

1 stop18h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$220

Mon 1/268:30 amDSM - PHX

1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/44:21 pmPHX - DSM

1 stop22h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$205

Mon 1/268:30 amDSM - PHX

1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/298:36 pmPHX - DSM

1 stop18h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$213

One-way flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Sat 3/212:56 pmDSM - PHX

Nonstop3h 20mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$61

Fri 2/207:17 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop13h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$72

Wed 3/185:41 pmDSM - PHX

Nonstop3h 20mFrontier

Deal found 12/20

$76

Mon 1/198:18 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop24h 01mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$80

Mon 1/58:29 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop29h 00mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$90

Fri 3/204:43 pmDSM - PHX

Nonstop3h 20mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$94

Sun 2/227:45 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop5h 56mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$96

Sun 3/17:27 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop6h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$99

Mon 3/233:32 pmDSM - PHX

1 stop25h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$104

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl

Most accurate provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Round-trip from	$198 (Expedia)
One-way from	$61 (Frontier)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$359
Good round-trip deal	$279 or less
Good one-way deal	$214 or less

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Price

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

7:45 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 56m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 2/26

9:17 am-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$217

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

6:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 35m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$228

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

4:21 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 1/30

12:59 am-10:19 am

1 stop8h 20m

$229

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

12:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 2/6

12:59 am-10:19 am

1 stop8h 20m

$229

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

4:21 pm-12:11 am

1 stop8h 50m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$229

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

12:05 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/17

7:05 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$238

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

5:16 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/20

11:59 pm-9:41 am

1 stop8h 42m

$249

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

2:24 pm-4:39 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 3/11

7:02 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$251

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

12:05 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 2/9

7:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$259

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

4:21 pm-12:11 am

1 stop8h 50m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/26

11:59 pm-9:41 am

1 stop8h 42m

$259

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Deals found on 12/20

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl 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
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	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-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 Sky Harbor Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sky Harbor Intl from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (average of $157). Flying from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 PHX?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 54% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sky Harbor Intl

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very 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

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very 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

9,105 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very 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

11,054 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very 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

Allegiant Air

7.2

Good

701 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very 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

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,076 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very 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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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl?
Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. 6 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl per day.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?
For as low as $228, Frontier can have you in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport from Des Moines in 5h 35m. There are 1147 mi between Des Moines and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport round-trip?
Frontier, at $125, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Allegiant Air and American Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $61 and American Airlines from $93 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are Envoy Air (100%), American Airlines (79%) and Alaska Airlines (74%).
What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $99. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) can be booked for $193 on average, our data indicates $318 when flying from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (average of $157). Flying from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$135	Average$257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$142	Average$213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
American Airlines	Cheapest$189	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$194	Average$342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$216	Average$287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$234	Average$400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$61+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl are usually found in October or January, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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