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$274+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to State College (DSM - SCE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SCE
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to State College

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to State College that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 2/253:24 pmDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/35:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 2/2510:09 amDSM - SCE
2 stops9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/32:02 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 1/273:35 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/315:25 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 1/88:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/125:25 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 2/109:03 amDSM - SCE
2 stops13h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/146:30 amSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$426

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

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$274
(United Airlines)
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Des MoinesState College

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

3:24 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops7h 06m

State College University Park

Tue 3/3

5:37 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$274

Des MoinesState College

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

10:09 am-8:35 pm

2 stops9h 26m

State College University Park

Tue 3/3

2:02 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$279

Des MoinesState College

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

3:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

State College University Park

Sat 1/31

5:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$339

Des MoinesState College

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

8:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop4h 40m

State College University Park

Mon 1/12

5:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$379

Des MoinesState College

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

9:03 am-11:23 pm

2 stops13h 20m

State College University Park

Sat 2/14

6:30 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 23m

$426

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Deals found on 12/24

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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-State College flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-State College flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-State College flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-State College 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-State College flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State College (average of $205). Flying from Des Moines to State College in November is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to State College?

    For as low as $274, United Airlines can have you in State College from Des Moines in 7h 06m. The distance from Des Moines to State College is about 822 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to State College 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 State College?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State College (average of $205). Flying from Des Moines to State College in November is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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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