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$218+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilkes-Barre, PA

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ABE
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Tue 9/2
Tue 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$357
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$218
(United Airlines)
From Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 9/121:10 pmDSM - AVP
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/166:30 amAVP - DSM
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/28$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Fri 9/197:08 amDSM - AVP
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:00 amAVP - DSM
1 stop18h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/28$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 9/191:10 pmDSM - AVP
2 stops24h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/215:31 pmAVP - DSM
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/28$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/611:31 amDSM - AVP
2 stops10h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/810:40 amAVP - DSM
2 stops12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/27$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 10/101:00 pmDSM - AVP
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/176:30 amAVP - DSM
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/26$828

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Des MoinesScranton

DSM - AVP

DSMAVP

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

1:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 09m

$357

Des MoinesScranton

DSM - AVP

DSMAVP

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

7:08 am-5:52 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-11:28 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$387

Des MoinesScranton

DSM - AVP

DSMAVP

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

1:10 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops24h 03m

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sun 9/21

5:31 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$443

Des MoinesScranton

DSM - AVP

DSMAVP

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

11:31 am-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 54m

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 10/8

10:40 am-9:50 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$476

Des MoinesScranton

DSM - AVP

DSMAVP

Des Moines

Fri 10/10

1:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Fri 10/17

6:30 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$828

Des MoinesScranton

DSM - AVP

DSMAVP

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

3:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$218

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Deals found on 8/26

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Reviews of airlines servicing Wilkes-Barre

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre. 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre. 2 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Wilkes-Barre per day.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre in just under 7h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 04m. Des Moines and Wilkes-Barre are separated by a distance of 927 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 Wilkes-Barre that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre (average of $289). Flying from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre in December is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre. 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 August 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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