Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix from $46

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DSM — PHX
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How to find the cheapest flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix

All the information you need to plan the best DSM to PH1 flight in 2023: compare Des Moines to Phoenix flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Phoenix.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$248

One-way from

$130
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From Des Moines to Phoenix
One-way flight from Des Moines to Phoenix

DSM - PHX

Price

$248 - $494

PHX

Temperature

55.4 - 95 °F

PHX

Rainfall

0 - 1.1 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix?

Find a great deal and save up to 45% by booking at least 30 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Des Moines to Phoenix within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $444.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Phoenix from Des Moines. Prices for January average $409 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $218. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a January flight can save you 15% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix (DSM - PHX)?

When flying from Des Moines to Phoenix, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Frontier flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

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Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Des Moines to Phoenix. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.

Cheap Des Moines to Phoenix flights in September & October 2023

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Des Moines to Phoenix 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Phoenix from Des Moines found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Phoenix from Des Moines

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One-way flights to Phoenix from Des Moines

The cheapest one-way flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
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Des MoinesPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Tue 10/17

1 stop13h 14m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 10/23

1 stop12h 18m

Des MoinesPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Tue 10/31

1 stop7h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 11/23

1 stop5h 36m

Des MoinesPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Tue 10/31

1 stop7h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/29

1 stop20h 48m

Des MoinesPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Tue 10/3

1 stop10h 37m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 10/16

1 stop12h 18m

Des MoinesPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Tue 10/17

2 stops9h 32m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 10/23

1 stop12h 18m

Des MoinesPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Sun 11/5

1 stop18h 56m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 11/6

2 stops14h 35m

Des MoinesPhoenix-Mesa Gateway

DSM - AZA

DSMAZA

Des Moines

Wed 10/18

Nonstop2h 58m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Sat 10/21

Nonstop2h 47m

Des MoinesPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Tue 10/17

Nonstop3h 04m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 12/5

Nonstop2h 59m

Des MoinesPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Sat 11/4

1 stop8h 04m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 11/7

1 stop7h 01m

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Deals found on 9/21

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, American Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Des Moines to Phoenix flights.

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

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. 5 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Phoenix on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Phoenix should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Phoenix per day.

Can I find flights from Des Moines to Phoenix for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Phoenix for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $109, but on average you can expect to pay $142.

Are there nonstop flights from Des Moines to Phoenix for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Des Moines to Phoenix under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Phoenix is less than $216.

Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Phoenix for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Des Moines to Phoenix within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Phoenix?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Friday.

How many flights depart from Des Moines to Phoenix on average per day?

2 flight departures from Des Moines to Phoenix per day on average.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Phoenix?

A quick flight from Des Moines to Phoenix can take about 2h 58m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $109. The distance between Des Moines and Phoenix is about 1154 mi. 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 round-trip?

Frontier, at $109, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Phoenix. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Allegiant Air. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $46 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $97 and American Airlines from $120 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Phoenix?

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Phoenix?

On average you can expect to pay $300 for a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix. The cheapest flight overall is $110 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) is currently priced at $146.

What does DSM to PHX mean?

DSM stands for Des Moines Airport, while PHX stands for Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Prescott Airport (PRC) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Other flights from Des Moines

Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Phoenix

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Des Moines to Phoenix choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$68Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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FrontierCheapest$158Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$250Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Phoenix

See what time of day planes typically take off from Des Moines to Phoenix
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51%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
48%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Phoenix

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Des Moines to Phoenix
Sunday6daily flights
Monday4daily flights
Tuesday4daily flights
Wednesday4daily flights
Thursday4daily flights
Friday4daily flights
Saturday4daily flights
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