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$221+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Scranton (DSM - AVP)

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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AVP
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Scranton

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Scranton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Scranton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/45:00 am
DSM
-
AVP
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 7/86:15 am
AVP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:00 am
DSM
-
AVP
2 stops8h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 8/292:29 pm
AVP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2410:04 am
DSM
-
AVP
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 3/286:00 am
AVP
-
DSM
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/46:00 am
DSM
-
AVP
1 stop6h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 7/75:32 pm
AVP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:40 pm
DSM
-
AVP
1 stop16h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/99:19 pm
AVP
-
DSM
2 stops20h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$395

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Scranton (AVP). 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 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$306
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$221
(Kiwi.com)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Scranton 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 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Scranton that are best for you.

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Des MoinesScranton

DSM - AVP

DSMAVP

Des Moines

Sat 7/4

5:00 am-2:11 pm

2 stops8h 11m

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 7/8

5:32 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$312

Des MoinesScranton

DSM - AVP

DSMAVP

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

5:00 am-2:26 pm

2 stops8h 26m

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 8/29

2:29 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$334
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesScranton

DSM - AVP

DSMAVP

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

10:40 am-8:43 am

3 stops45h 03m

$261
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesScranton

DSM - AVP

DSMAVP

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

3:28 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops6h 49m

$302

Des MoinesScranton

DSM - AVP

DSMAVP

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

8:21 pm-9:43 am

2 stops36h 22m

$419

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Scranton

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Scranton in March.
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-Scranton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Scranton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Scranton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Scranton 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-Scranton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Scranton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Scranton. 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 Scranton. Reviews last updated March 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Des Moines to Scranton. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,435 reviews

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,435 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,435 reviews

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Scranton?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Scranton in about 8h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Des Moines and Scranton are separated by a distance of 927 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Scranton round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Scranton, with prices starting at $256.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Scranton by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Scranton

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American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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