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$66+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines (PHL - 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DSM
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Philadelphia to Des Moines are usually found in September or October, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$120
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$66
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$550
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2710:59 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop20h 18mFrontier
Mon 3/37:14 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop11h 16mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$120
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 3/1112:28 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Wed 3/196:30 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/29$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 2/275:15 pmPHL - DSM
2 stops30h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/33:44 pmDSM - PHL
2 stops14h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 2/206:00 amPHL - DSM
2 stops11h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/2411:29 amDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 5/149:20 amPHL - DSM
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/162:20 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 4/41:35 pmPHL - DSM
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Mon 4/76:45 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$370

Find flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 30, 2025.

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Philadelphia

Thu 2/27

10:59 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop20h 18m

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

7:14 pm-7:30 am

1 stop11h 16m

$120

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PHL - DSM

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Philadelphia

Tue 3/11

12:28 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 3/19

6:30 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

$271

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

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Philadelphia

Thu 2/27

5:15 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops30h 33m

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

3:44 pm-6:53 am

2 stops14h 09m

$289

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PHL - DSM

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Philadelphia

Thu 2/20

6:00 am-4:11 pm

2 stops11h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 2/24

11:29 am-5:25 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$328

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PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 4/4

1:35 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

6:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$370

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PHL - DSM

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Philadelphia

Thu 2/20

10:59 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$66

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PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 2/25

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 31m

$152

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 4/30

12:15 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$162

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Thu 2/20

9:00 am-10:52 pm

3 stops38h 52m

$167

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Mon 3/31

6:41 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 59m

$187

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

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 January 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Philadelphia to Des Moines have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,424 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Des Moines round-trip?

    Frontier, at $120, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Frontier is priced at 70% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $66 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $152 and Southwest from $162 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$154Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$214Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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