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$165+ Cheap flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines (PSP - 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PSP — DSM
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Palm Springs to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Palm Springs (PSP) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 January 23, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$422
(Delta)

One-way from

$165
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$467
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Cheapest flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Palm Springs to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/59:59 amPSP - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/205:29 pmDSM - PSP
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/175:20 amPSP - DSM
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Tue 4/2212:20 pmDSM - PSP
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/164:24 pmPSP - DSM
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/223:34 pmDSM - PSP
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$415
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/712:00 pmPSP - DSM
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Tue 2/115:34 amDSM - PSP
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Deal found 1/23$422
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/177:07 pmPSP - DSM
2 stops20h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/225:05 amDSM - PSP
3 stops16h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,808

Find flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Palm Springs 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 January 23, 2025.

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Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Fri 2/7

12:00 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Des Moines

Tue 2/11

5:34 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$422

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Fri 2/7

11:00 am-9:52 pm

2 stops8h 52m

Des Moines

Tue 2/11

11:35 am-9:09 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$432

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Fri 3/28

6:10 am-4:36 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Des Moines

Fri 4/4

6:20 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$467

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Mon 6/23

10:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 6/30

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$497

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Sun 2/9

7:25 am-7:00 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$259

Palm SpringsDes Moines

PSP - DSM

PSPDSM

Palm Springs

Sun 2/9

5:15 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$328

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Deals found on 1/22

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Palm Springs to Des Moines in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Palm Springs-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Palm Springs-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Palm Springs-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Palm Springs-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Palm Springs-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Palm Springs to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Palm Springs to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated January 23, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Palm Springs to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Frontier
6.1
Okay
3,440 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Palm Springs 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Palm Springs to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $422, Delta will fly you from Palm Springs to Des Moines and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $432 and $467, respectively. Delta is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $165. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Palm Springs to Des Moines for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Palm Springs to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Palm Springs to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Palm Springs 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 January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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