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$127+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh (DSM - PIT)

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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PIT
aug. 23 — aug. 301
sø. 8/23
sø. 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Pittsburgh

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Pittsburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juli 24, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
to. 9/242:25 pm
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
lø. 9/264:40 pm
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
on. 9/22:40 pm
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
sø. 9/69:10 am
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
on. 9/211:32 am
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
sø. 9/66:10 am
PIT
-
DSM
2 stops7h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
on. 9/237:15 am
DSM
-
PIT
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
ma. 9/281:50 pm
PIT
-
DSM
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
ma. 8/106:35 pm
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
ti. 8/115:56 pm
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop3h 43m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
lø. 10/105:50 am
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
ma. 10/125:50 am
PIT
-
DSM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
to. 8/136:00 am
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop16h 10m
Allegiant Air
fr. 8/147:30 am
PIT
-
DSM
2 stops16h 44m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/20$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
fr. 8/282:21 pm
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
lø. 8/298:59 pm
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
on. 9/301:09 pm
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
sø. 10/48:29 am
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
fr. 8/286:00 am
DSM
-
PIT
2 stops7h 11m
United Airlines
lø. 8/298:45 am
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$348

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Pittsburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Pittsburgh (PIT). 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 juli 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(Southwest)

One-way from

$127
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$502
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh 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 juli 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

to. 10/15

10:59 am-4:11 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Pittsburgh

on. 10/21

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$303

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

to. 9/24

5:40 am-5:05 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Pittsburgh

lø. 9/26

6:20 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$319

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

lø. 10/10

5:50 am-10:25 am

1 stop3h 35m

Pittsburgh

ma. 10/12

5:50 am-1:20 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$329

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

fr. 8/28

2:21 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Pittsburgh

lø. 8/29

8:59 pm-12:35 am

1 stop4h 36m

$343

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

fr. 8/28

6:00 am-2:11 pm

2 stops7h 11m

Pittsburgh

lø. 8/29

8:45 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$348

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

on. 9/30

6:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 10m

Pittsburgh

sø. 10/4

6:45 am-1:35 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$355

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

sø. 9/6

6:05 am-6:30 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Pittsburgh

sø. 9/13

8:05 am-3:15 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$365

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

to. 10/15

11:27 am-4:57 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Pittsburgh

on. 10/21

5:11 am-12:31 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$388
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

on. 8/12

6:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 10m

$152

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

on. 8/12

6:00 am-2:11 pm

2 stops7h 11m

$157

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Deals found on 7/22

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh

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 Pittsburgh in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Pittsburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Pittsburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Pittsburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Pittsburgh 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-Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pittsburgh (average of $331). Flying from Des Moines to Pittsburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Pittsburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Pittsburgh flights typically cost between $426 and $552 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $303 on Southwest (Sep 24-Sep 26).

Reviews of airlines servicing Pittsburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh. Reviews last updated juli 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Pittsburgh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

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

    Delta, Southwest, and American Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Pittsburgh in just under 4h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 13m. Des Moines and Pittsburgh are separated by a distance of 702 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Pittsburgh is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $208 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $271 and $272 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Pittsburgh are American Airlines ($118), Delta ($151), and United Airlines ($183).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pittsburgh (average of $331). Flying from Des Moines to Pittsburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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 Pittsburgh

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh. 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 juli 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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