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This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PHX
Nov 7 — Nov 141
Fri 11/7
Fri 11/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Sky Harbor Intl (PHX). 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 October 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$65
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$264

Good round-trip deal

$244 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
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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 October 8, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Mon 12/82:33 pmDSM - PHX
Nonstop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/128:12 pmPHX - DSM
Nonstop2h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/8$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
Mon 11/106:20 pmDSM - PHX
Nonstop3h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/148:12 pmPHX - DSM
Nonstop2h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/6$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/22:05 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/59:05 pmPHX - DSM
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/104:10 pmDSM - PHX
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Wed 11/121:30 pmPHX - DSM
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 10/8$187
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Wed 11/195:06 amDSM - PHX
Nonstop3h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/79:49 amPHX - DSM
Nonstop2h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/8$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/273:40 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/297:32 amPHX - DSM
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$195
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:25 amDSM - PHX
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Sat 12/131:50 pmPHX - DSM
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/7$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/22:05 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/137:30 amPHX - DSM
1 stop5h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - PHX
2 stops34h 30mFrontier
Mon 11/37:30 amPHX - DSM
1 stop5h 17mFrontier
Deal found 10/7$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:32 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Sat 11/1510:57 amPHX - DSM
1 stop25h 50mFrontier
Deal found 10/7$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/31:43 pmDSM - PHX
2 stops10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/67:30 amPHX - DSM
1 stop5h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:41 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2010:43 pmPHX - DSM
1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$206

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl 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 October 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

6:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 20m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 12/12

11:40 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$187

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

4:10 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/12

1:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$187

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

12:55 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 11/8

5:10 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$197

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

6:25 am-5:20 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 12/13

1:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$208

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

3:30 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/5

10:21 am-5:16 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$237

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

4:59 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 05m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/11

12:59 am-10:21 am

1 stop8h 22m

$237

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

5:32 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 11/14

7:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$237

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

12:00 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/24

11:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop8h 35m

$257

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

5:35 am-12:13 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 11/24

7:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$264

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

4:35 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 11/3

1:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$267

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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 Sky Harbor Intl in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl. Price data was last updated on October 3, 2025.

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (average of $153). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 8, 2025.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl. Price data was last updated on October 5, 2025.

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. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sky Harbor Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sky Harbor Intl. 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 Sky Harbor Intl. Reviews last updated October 8, 2025.
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
4,236 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,966 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
697 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,144 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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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 3 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 $187, Southwest can have you in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport from Des Moines in 6h 20m. 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 $128, 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 Southwest. Frontier is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 American Airlines (85%), SkyWest Airlines (84%) and Alaska Airlines (80%).

  • 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 $88. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) can be booked for $163 on average, our data indicates $286 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (average of $153). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl. 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 October 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$137Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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