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$80+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PIT
jul. 16 — jul. 231
mié. 7/16
mié. 7/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 julio 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$159
(Southwest)

One-way from

$80
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$396
From Des Moines to Pittsburgh
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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 julio 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
mar. 9/97:00 amDSM - PIT
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/1312:35 pmPIT - DSM
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/8$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
mar. 8/55:23 pmDSM - PIT
1 stop5h 50mDelta
jue. 8/146:20 amPIT - DSM
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 7/9$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
vie. 8/296:15 pmDSM - PIT
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
sáb. 8/302:07 pmPIT - DSM
2 stops8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/9$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
vie. 9/125:30 pmDSM - PIT
2 stops5h 10mSouthwest
lun. 9/154:00 pmPIT - DSM
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/10$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
jue. 7/247:54 pmDSM - PIT
1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines
dom. 7/276:52 pmPIT - DSM
1 stop4h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$241
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
jue. 7/3110:40 amDSM - PIT
1 stop11h 56mAllegiant Air
dom. 8/36:56 pmPIT - DSM
1 stop4h 42mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/10$254

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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

mar. 9/9

7:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Pittsburgh

sáb. 9/13

12:35 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$159

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

mar. 8/5

5:23 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 50m

Pittsburgh

dom. 8/10

6:30 am-9:38 am

1 stop4h 08m

$217

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

vie. 8/29

6:15 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Pittsburgh

sáb. 8/30

2:07 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 38m

$227

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

vie. 9/12

5:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops5h 10m

Pittsburgh

lun. 9/15

4:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$229

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

jue. 7/24

7:54 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop15h 52m

Pittsburgh

dom. 7/27

6:52 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$241

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

jue. 7/31

10:40 am-11:36 pm

1 stop11h 56m

Pittsburgh

dom. 8/3

6:56 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$254

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

mar. 9/16

5:38 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$80

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

dom. 8/3

8:30 am-11:34 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$84

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

mar. 9/16

8:25 am-5:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$90

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

vie. 8/29

6:15 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$108

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from Des Moines to Pittsburgh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 julio 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
704 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Pittsburgh is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $159 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $169 and $217 round-trip. Southwest is currently priced 60% 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 ($80), Allegiant Air ($84), and Southwest ($90).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pittsburgh (average of $262). Flying from Des Moines to Pittsburgh in November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 julio 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$271Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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