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$48+ Cheap flights from Arizona to Des Moines (DSM)

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — DSM
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Arizona to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Arizona to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Arizona to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:01 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Mon 1/512:46 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/4$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/107:43 pmPHX - DSM
2 stops24h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/148:30 amDSM - PHX
1 stop25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$157
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:43 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/28:29 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$169
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:01 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/58:29 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/89:16 amPHX - DSM
1 stop8h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/148:30 amDSM - PHX
1 stop25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$194
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:31 amPHX - DSM
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Mon 12/228:29 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop5h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amPHX - DSM
2 stops15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/148:30 amDSM - PHX
1 stop25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$200
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:54 amAZA - DSM
Nonstop2h 46mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/121:06 pmDSM - AZA
Nonstop3h 04mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/3$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/1010:54 amAZA - DSM
Nonstop2h 46mAllegiant Air
Wed 12/178:00 amDSM - AZA
Nonstop3h 04mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/1$203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:31 pmPHX - DSM
1 stop14h 09mFrontier
Mon 1/58:29 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop5h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$203
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:00 amPHX - DSM
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$207
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:43 amLAS - DSM
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Fri 1/28:29 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop5h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$208

Find flight deals from Arizona to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Arizona to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$78
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One-way from

$48
(Trip.com)

Popular in

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Average price

$379

Good round-trip deal

$206 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Arizona to Des Moines 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Arizona to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 1/9

1:34 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

6:14 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$125

Las VegasDes Moines

LAS - DSM

LASDSM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/9

11:00 am-7:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

8:30 am-9:49 am

Nonstop3h 19m

$145

Las VegasDes Moines

LAS - DSM

LASDSM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/8

10:39 am-3:40 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

8:17 pm-9:25 am

1 stop15h 08m

$148

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 1/28

10:00 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

6:14 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$150

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/8

6:10 am-10:09 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

4:30 pm-8:58 am

2 stops17h 28m

$165

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 2/20

8:02 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

2:24 pm-4:39 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$173

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 2/4

1:10 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

4:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$182

PhoenixDes Moines

AZA - DSM

AZADSM

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 2/4

10:00 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

6:14 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$184

PhoenixDes Moines

PHX - DSM

PHXDSM

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 2/21

4:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

8:35 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$188

Las VegasDes Moines

LAS - DSM

LASDSM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 12/28

12:59 am-7:44 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

8:29 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop26h 16m

$212

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Best time to book a flight from Arizona to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Arizona to Des Moines

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arizona to Des Moines (average of $113). Flying from Arizona to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Arizona to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 61% on flights from Arizona to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Arizona to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Arizona to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Arizona to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Arizona to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Arizona to Des Moines. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

The most flights from USAZ to DSM are scheduled on a Thursday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Arizona to Des Moines?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Arizona to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Arizona, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Arizona to Des Moines in 2h 50m. Fly via Allegiant Air, American Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1136 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $65. Users have also found prices from $71 and $89 on Allegiant Air and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Arizona to Des Moines?

    While some choose either Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Des Moines or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - Des Moines, Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Des Moines is the most popular route from Arizona to Des Moines.

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

    Before booking your flight to Des Moines from Arizona, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (84%), American Airlines (81%), Alaska Airlines( 81%).

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

    While on average a flight from Arizona to Des Moines is generally $245, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $147 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Arizona to Des Moines 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 Arizona to Des Moines?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arizona to Des Moines (average of $113). Flying from Arizona to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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 6 airlines flying from Arizona to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Arizona to Des Moines. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$112Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$135Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$190Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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