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$349+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SCE
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to State College (SCE). 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 September 15, 2025.

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$349
(United Airlines)
From Des Moines to State College University Park
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to State College
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to State College. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/33:25 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/66:55 amSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/3011:31 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/410:35 amSCE - DSM
2 stops7h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/293:25 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/32:04 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop21h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/108:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/135:44 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 9/2811:31 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/26:55 amSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$689

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Des MoinesState College

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

3:25 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 02m

State College University Park

Mon 10/6

6:55 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 37m

$349

Des MoinesState College

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

11:31 am-4:52 pm

1 stop4h 21m

State College University Park

Sat 10/4

10:35 am-5:24 pm

2 stops7h 49m

$408

Des MoinesState College

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

3:25 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 02m

State College University Park

Fri 10/3

2:04 pm-10:32 am

1 stop21h 28m

$438

Des MoinesState College

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Wed 12/10

1:17 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops8h 24m

State College University Park

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-1:19 pm

2 stops8h 19m

$443

Des MoinesState College

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Wed 12/10

8:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop4h 23m

State College University Park

Sat 12/13

5:44 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$443

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Deals found on 9/13

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State College (average of $367). Flying from Des Moines to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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 $349, United Airlines can have you in State College from Des Moines in 5h 02m. 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.

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State College (average of $367). Flying from Des Moines to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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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