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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Tempe, AZ

DSM — PHX
Oct 31 — Nov 71
Sat 10/31
Sat 11/7
1 adult, Economy
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Tempe

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to TM9?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Tempe in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tempe

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air from Des Moines to Tempe have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,208 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,270 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
678 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,099 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,565 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,208 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Tempe?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Tempe. You should not have trouble finding flights to Tempe from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Tempe per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to Tempe. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Tempe one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. Southwest flights start at $124 while deals on American Airlines start at $140 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Tempe?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Des Moines to Tempe on time: SkyWest Airlines (85%), American Airlines (66%), Alaska Airlines (60%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Tempe?

    On average you can expect to pay $360 for a flight from Des Moines to Tempe. The cheapest flight overall is $177 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) is currently priced at $179.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Tempe 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 7 airlines flying from Des Moines to Tempe

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$134Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$152Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$161Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$219Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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