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$55+ Cheap flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines (DSM)

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PHL — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$140
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One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$376

Good round-trip deal

$562 or less
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Cheapest flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines
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Fri 5/2312:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/28:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$130
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/1912:00 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Wed 3/268:17 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop7h 53mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$150
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Tue 3/181:01 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop29h 56mFrontier
Fri 3/216:57 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop16h 05mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$169
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Tue 3/185:59 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop24h 58mFrontier
Fri 3/216:57 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$169
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Fri 5/3012:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/25:25 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$170
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Fri 3/281:03 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Sun 3/308:35 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop14h 28mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$180
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Fri 4/2510:08 amPHL - DSM
1 stop13h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/281:31 pmDSM - PHL
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$208
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Thu 3/66:30 amPIT - DSM
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - PIT
2 stops20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$219
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Fri 5/309:05 pmLGA - DSM
2 stops23h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/25:25 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$227
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Sun 3/910:11 amDCA - DSM
Nonstop3h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/181:00 pmDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$253
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Thu 3/138:08 amEWR - DSM
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/206:38 amDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
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Thu 4/36:00 amIAD - DSM
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Sun 4/65:00 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/20$263

Find flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Pennsylvania 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 February 20, 2025.

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Pennsylvania

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 5/23

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

8:35 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$130

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 3/19

12:00 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 3/26

8:17 pm-5:10 am

1 stop7h 53m

$150

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/18

1:01 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop29h 56m

Des Moines

Fri 3/21

6:57 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$169

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/18

5:59 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop24h 58m

Des Moines

Fri 3/21

6:57 pm-10:00 am

1 stop14h 03m

$169

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 5/30

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

5:25 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop24h 14m

$170

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/28

1:03 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 3/30

8:35 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$180

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 4/25

10:08 am-10:55 pm

1 stop13h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

1:31 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$208

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Thu 3/6

6:30 am-11:15 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-10:36 am

2 stops20h 04m

$219

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/30

9:05 pm-7:06 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

5:25 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops28h 37m

$227

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/9

10:11 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

1:00 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$253

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Best time to book a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Pennsylvania 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Pennsylvania 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Pennsylvania to Des Moines as you normally would.

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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Pennsylvania to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $132 and $143 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Pennsylvania to Des Moines are New York LaGuardia - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines and New York John F Kennedy Intl - Des Moines.

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

    While on average a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines is generally $562, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $377. When looking at the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $235 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pennsylvania to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Pennsylvania 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 5 airlines flying from Pennsylvania to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Pennsylvania 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$154Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$214Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$354Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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