What are the cheapest airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Des Moines round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Pittsburgh to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $272 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $287 and $294 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Pittsburgh to Des Moines for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pittsburgh to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Pittsburgh to Des Moines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?

Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 55% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?

Find a great deal and save up to 164% by booking at least 44 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Pittsburgh to Des Moines within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $459.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?

Our data shows that July tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines from Pittsburgh. Users have commonly found prices around $411 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $210. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

Wed 8/68:45 amPIT - DSM

1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/113:38 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$272

Wed 5/147:00 amPIT - DSM

2 stops29h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$279

Thu 8/78:38 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/117:15 amDSM - PIT

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$287

Tue 7/296:31 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop5h 27mDelta

Fri 8/16:40 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop4h 42mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$294

Thu 8/74:00 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Mon 8/115:30 pmDSM - PIT

2 stops5h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$298

Thu 5/16:06 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop21h 57mAllegiant Air

Sat 5/39:00 amDSM - PIT

1 stop25h 12mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/27

$537

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Wed 8/68:45 amPIT - DSM

1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/113:38 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$272

Wed 5/147:00 amPIT - DSM

2 stops29h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$279

Thu 8/78:38 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/117:15 amDSM - PIT

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$287

Tue 7/296:31 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop5h 27mDelta

Fri 8/16:40 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop4h 42mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$294

Thu 8/74:00 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Mon 8/115:30 pmDSM - PIT

2 stops5h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$298

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Thu 5/16:06 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop21h 57mAllegiant Air

Sat 5/39:00 amDSM - PIT

1 stop25h 12mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/27

$537

Wed 5/78:55 amPIT - DSM

1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/96:45 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$479

Wed 5/71:05 pmPIT - DSM

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Fri 5/97:00 amDSM - PIT

1 stop5h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$484

Tue 5/134:34 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/178:00 amDSM - PIT

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$477

Wed 5/147:00 amPIT - DSM

2 stops29h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$279

Wed 5/146:06 amPIT - DSM

1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/186:45 amDSM - PIT

1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$582

Mon 5/195:35 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop4h 11mDelta

Fri 5/235:50 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop4h 03mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$349

Mon 5/192:40 pmPIT - DSM

2 stops9h 25mSouthwest

Fri 5/237:00 amDSM - PIT

1 stop5h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$412

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PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Wed 8/6

8:45 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

3:38 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$272

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-11:42 am

2 stops29h 42m

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

12:32 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$279

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Thu 8/7

8:38 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

7:15 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$287

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Tue 7/29

6:31 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Des Moines

Fri 8/1

6:40 pm-12:22 am

1 stop4h 42m

$294

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Thu 8/7

4:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

5:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops5h 10m

$298

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	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 Pittsburgh-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Pittsburgh-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Pittsburgh-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Pittsburgh-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Pittsburgh-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Pittsburgh to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Des Moines 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,292 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,292 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Des Moines round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Pittsburgh to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $272 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $287 and $294 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Pittsburgh to Des Moines for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Pittsburgh to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Pittsburgh 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 3 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$261	Average$356	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$261	Average$351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

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

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Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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Temperature in Des Moines by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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