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

Our cheapest airline available from Pittsburgh to Des Moines is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $285 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $313 and $323 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Pittsburgh to Des Moines for 30% 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 $410 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?

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Average price	$465

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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 avril 8, 2025.

ven. 5/3011:06 amPIT - DSM

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

lun. 6/25:25 pmDSM - PIT

2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7

$273

sam. 5/315:20 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop18h 55mAllegiant Air

dim. 6/14:14 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop20h 47mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/7

$285

sam. 5/174:30 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop7h 00mDelta

lun. 5/195:30 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop5h 29mDelta

Deal found 4/7

$313

ven. 5/308:00 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

lun. 6/26:13 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/7

$323

mar. 7/296:15 amPIT - DSM

2 stops9h 26mUnited Airlines

ven. 8/16:24 amDSM - PIT

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/8

$392

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ven. 5/3011:06 amPIT - DSM

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

lun. 6/25:25 pmDSM - PIT

2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7

$273

sam. 5/315:20 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop18h 55mAllegiant Air

dim. 6/14:14 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop20h 47mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/7

$285

sam. 5/174:30 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop7h 00mDelta

lun. 5/195:30 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop5h 29mDelta

Deal found 4/7

$313

ven. 5/308:00 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

lun. 6/26:13 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/7

$323

mar. 7/296:15 amPIT - DSM

2 stops9h 26mUnited Airlines

ven. 8/16:24 amDSM - PIT

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/8

$392

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mar. 4/226:00 amPIT - DSM

2 stops9h 38mUnited Airlines

sam. 4/263:34 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/7

$406

sam. 5/174:30 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop7h 00mDelta

lun. 5/195:30 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop5h 29mDelta

Deal found 4/7

$313

ven. 5/3011:06 amPIT - DSM

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

lun. 6/25:25 pmDSM - PIT

2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/7

$273

ven. 5/308:00 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

lun. 6/26:13 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/7

$323

sam. 5/315:20 pmPIT - DSM

1 stop18h 55mAllegiant Air

dim. 6/14:14 pmDSM - PIT

1 stop20h 47mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/7

$285

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PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

ven. 5/30

11:06 am-7:06 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Des Moines

lun. 6/2

5:25 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$273

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

sam. 5/31

5:20 pm-11:15 am

1 stop18h 55m

Des Moines

dim. 6/1

4:14 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop20h 47m

$285

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

sam. 5/17

4:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Des Moines

lun. 5/19

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$313

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

ven. 5/30

8:00 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Des Moines

lun. 6/2

6:13 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$323

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

mar. 7/29

6:15 am-2:41 pm

2 stops9h 26m

Des Moines

ven. 8/1

6:24 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$392

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Pittsburgh-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 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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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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,901 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,901 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,901 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,629 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,901 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

732 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,901 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,901 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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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 Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $285 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $313 and $323 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Pittsburgh to Des Moines for 30% 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$355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$261	Average$371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$295	Average$407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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

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