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$169+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PIT
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
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 March 22, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 5/236:00 am
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 5/2710:54 am
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/22:10 pm
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Sat 5/93:25 pm
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 4/162:02 pm
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop5h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 4/2511:35 am
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 4/306:31 pm
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Mon 5/46:30 am
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 46m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 4/168:04 am
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop4h 01m
United Airlines
Sat 4/256:10 am
PIT
-
DSM
2 stops9h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/286:10 am
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop6h 12m
Delta
Sun 5/36:30 am
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 46m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/295:30 am
DSM
-
PIT
2 stops6h 20m
Southwest
Sun 5/38:15 pm
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/235:35 am
DSM
-
PIT
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Wed 5/274:20 pm
PIT
-
DSM
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 4/236:00 am
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop4h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 4/266:12 am
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 4/165:25 am
DSM
-
PIT
2 stops6h 30m
Southwest
Sat 4/256:10 am
PIT
-
DSM
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$377

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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(Southwest)

One-way from

$169
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$683
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($29 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Thu 7/2

1:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Pittsburgh

Tue 7/7

7:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

$382

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Fri 8/28

2:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Pittsburgh

Sun 8/30

6:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$387

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Sat 6/27

3:35 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Pittsburgh

Tue 6/30

6:45 am-3:05 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$392

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

5:25 am-12:55 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Pittsburgh

Mon 5/11

8:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$392

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Thu 7/2

6:20 am-11:11 am

1 stop3h 51m

Pittsburgh

Mon 7/6

6:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

$397

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Sat 6/27

5:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Pittsburgh

Tue 6/30

6:10 am-12:30 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$397

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

1:35 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Pittsburgh

Wed 6/3

10:54 am-3:48 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$399
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

4:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$169

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

5:35 am-2:10 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$174

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Deals found on 3/18

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice 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-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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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pittsburgh (average of $198). Flying from Des Moines to Pittsburgh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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.

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 March 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,489 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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?

    United Airlines and Southwest can get you from Des Moines to Pittsburgh in just under 4h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 15m. 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 Delta and United Airlines, starting at $216 and $247 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 44% 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 ($108), Delta ($128), and United Airlines ($155).

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pittsburgh (average of $198). Flying from Des Moines to Pittsburgh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Pittsburgh

Discover the top 3 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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