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$66+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Pennsylvania

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DSM — PHL
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
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Round-trip from

$160
(Frontier)

One-way from

$66
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$546 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Pennsylvania. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/108:17 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Fri 3/145:30 amPHL - DSM
1 stop13h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$160
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Fri 5/308:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/212:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/21$162
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/31:32 pmDSM - EWR
2 stops18h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/52:10 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$216
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - PHL
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/147:40 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$247
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/71:32 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/126:00 amLGA - DSM
1 stop12h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/810:22 amDSM - EWR
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Tue 4/155:53 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 2/22$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/295:45 amDSM - ABE
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Sat 4/56:05 amABE - DSM
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/20$259
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/76:57 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop26h 03mFrontier
Sun 3/95:59 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop24h 58mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 3/252:17 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/89:39 amPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/165:19 pmDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 41mDelta
Tue 4/2211:55 amLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/20$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/166:30 amDSM - JFK
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Thu 4/246:00 amJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 2/20$285
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Mon 3/315:45 amDSM - LGA
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Wed 4/27:15 amLGA - DSM
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$285

Find flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania 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 22, 2025.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Pennsylvania

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

8:17 pm-5:24 am

1 stop8h 07m

Philadelphia

Fri 3/14

5:30 am-5:57 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$160

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

8:35 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Newark

Mon 6/2

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$162

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

1:32 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops31h 28m

Newark

Mon 3/10

6:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$244

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-8:09 pm

2 stops29h 37m

Philadelphia

Fri 3/14

7:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$247

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

1:32 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops32h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-5:33 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$257

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

10:22 am-3:39 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Newark

Tue 4/15

5:53 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$259

Des MoinesAllentown

DSM - ABE

DSMABE

Des Moines

Sat 3/29

5:45 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Allentown-Bethlehem

Wed 4/2

6:05 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 35m

$259

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

6:57 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop26h 03m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/9

5:59 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$260

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Tue 3/25

2:17 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/8

9:39 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$263

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Wed 4/16

5:19 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/24

11:55 am-2:04 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$265

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to Pennsylvania in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 DSM to PA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Pennsylvania. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Pennsylvania by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Pennsylvania ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Pennsylvania when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Pennsylvania by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Pennsylvania, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Pennsylvania

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Pennsylvania have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

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
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

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
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

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
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

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
764 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

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
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

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 from for flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania?

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $66. However, be on the lookout for offers from Allegiant Air and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Pennsylvania for a low price.

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

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Des Moines - New York LaGuardia or Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National when deciding on the best route from Des Moines to Pennsylvania.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $685 for a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania. The cheapest flight overall is $193 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $285.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to Pennsylvania in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 Des Moines to Pennsylvania

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$151Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$195Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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