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$137+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Pensacola (DSM - PNS)

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PNS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Des Moines to Pensacola are usually found in September or August, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Pensacola

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Pensacola (PNS). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$260
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$137
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$396
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Pensacola
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Pensacola. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/37:00 amDSM - PNS
1 stop24h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/53:17 pmPNS - DSM
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$260
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/55:33 amDSM - PNS
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Mon 3/105:54 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 2/19$297
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/111:56 amDSM - PNS
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/87:20 amPNS - DSM
2 stops7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$307
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/187:00 amDSM - PNS
2 stops13h 10mSouthwest
Tue 4/2212:50 pmPNS - DSM
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 3/192:57 pmDSM - PNS
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/266:30 amPNS - DSM
2 stops8h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$372

Find flights from Des Moines to Pensacola within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Pensacola 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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Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

7:00 am-7:53 am

1 stop24h 53m

Pensacola

Wed 3/5

3:17 pm-7:17 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$260

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Wed 3/5

11:30 am-4:57 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Pensacola

Wed 3/12

12:32 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$297

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

11:56 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Pensacola

Tue 4/8

7:20 am-2:33 pm

2 stops7h 13m

$307

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Fri 4/18

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops13h 10m

Pensacola

Tue 4/22

12:50 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$333

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Wed 3/19

2:57 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Pensacola

Wed 3/26

6:30 am-2:32 pm

2 stops8h 02m

$372

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Wed 2/26

3:39 pm-7:53 am

1 stop16h 14m

$137

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 3/22

5:29 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$149

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Mon 2/24

8:41 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$166

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Mon 3/17

6:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$194

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 3/22

2:57 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$290

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Deals found on 2/19

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

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Pensacola

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Pensacola. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Pensacola. 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 Des Moines to Pensacola?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pensacola (average of $306). Flying from Des Moines to Pensacola in March is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 PNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Pensacola. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Pensacola at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Pensacola by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Pensacola ranges from 4.2 - 7.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.4 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Pensacola when rainfall is around 4.2 in.

Temperature in Pensacola by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Pensacola, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Pensacola

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pensacola. 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 Pensacola. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Pensacola, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. 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
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,355 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Pensacola round-trip from $297. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $307, and Southwest, from $333. Users have found that Delta is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Pensacola are American Airlines ($149), Frontier ($166), and Delta ($194).

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Pensacola (average of $306). Flying from Des Moines to Pensacola in March is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Pensacola

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Pensacola. 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
DeltaCheapest$282Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$299Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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