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$128+ 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PIT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/315:55 pmDSM - PIT
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Sun 1/46:20 amPIT - DSM
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/15$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/313:14 pmDSM - PIT
2 stops7h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/48:45 amPIT - DSM
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/311:25 pmDSM - PIT
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:24 amPIT - DSM
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/313:14 pmDSM - PIT
2 stops7h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amPIT - DSM
2 stops9h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$396
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - PIT
1 stop17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/312:36 pmPIT - DSM
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/265:55 pmDSM - PIT
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Wed 12/316:00 amPIT - DSM
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/17$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/303:14 pmDSM - PIT
2 stops7h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:35 amPIT - DSM
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/268:00 amDSM - PIT
1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:45 pmPIT - DSM
2 stops10h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$456
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:15 amDSM - PIT
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Sun 1/46:20 amPIT - DSM
2 stops5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$457
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:30 amDSM - PIT
2 stops14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/48:00 amPIT - DSM
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$637

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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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(Delta)

Popular in

March

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May

Average price

$509
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh that are best for you.

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Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

2:58 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Pittsburgh

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 46m

$268

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

3:20 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Pittsburgh

Mon 2/23

6:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$288

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

3:35 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Pittsburgh

Tue 2/17

7:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

$291

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-8:03 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Pittsburgh

Wed 5/6

5:41 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$336

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

6:24 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Pittsburgh

Tue 1/13

10:54 am-4:28 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$342

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

11:09 am-9:40 am

2 stops21h 31m

Pittsburgh

Fri 2/6

5:32 am-10:17 pm

3 stops17h 45m

$345

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

5:55 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$128

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

4:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$150

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

12:04 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$166

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

3:14 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$168

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Pittsburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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 $204). Flying from Des Moines to Pittsburgh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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?

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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
9,091 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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?

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Pittsburgh in just under 4h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24m. 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 $271 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 47% 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 $204). Flying from Des Moines to Pittsburgh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$271Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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