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$75+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix

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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PHX
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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The best prices from Des Moines to Phoenix are usually found in November or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Phoenix

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PH1). 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$217
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$75
(Frontier)

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$327
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Phoenix. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 3/52:37 pmDSM - PHX
Nonstop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/117:10 pmPHX - DSM
Nonstop2h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/268:00 amDSM - AZA
Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air
Fri 3/77:40 amAZA - DSM
Nonstop2h 43mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/15$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 2/218:41 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop5h 18mFrontier
Fri 2/289:35 amPHX - DSM
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$220
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/125:45 amDSM - PHX
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/151:03 pmPHX - DSM
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/154:20 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Wed 2/197:15 amPHX - DSM
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/16$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Tue 2/2512:55 pmDSM - PHX
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Fri 2/282:15 pmPHX - DSM
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/15$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/283:44 pmDSM - PHX
2 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/43:00 pmPHX - DSM
3 stops21h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$275
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 3/17:30 amDSM - AZA
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/85:42 pmAZA - DSM
2 stops18h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$323

Find flights from Des Moines to Phoenix within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Phoenix 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 16, 2025.

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Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Tue 2/18

11:29 am-4:39 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 2/26

3:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$217

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - AZA

DSMAZA

Des Moines

Wed 2/26

8:00 am-10:16 am

Nonstop3h 16m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 3/7

7:40 am-11:23 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$219

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Fri 2/21

8:41 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 18m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 2/28

9:35 am-7:41 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$220

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Sat 2/22

11:30 am-7:17 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 2/25

11:59 pm-9:49 am

1 stop8h 50m

$237

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

12:55 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 2/11

9:50 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$252

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Wed 2/12

2:37 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 2/19

7:59 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$258

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Fri 1/24

2:41 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops23h 57m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/27

11:56 am-10:02 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$281

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - AZA

DSMAZA

Des Moines

Sat 3/1

7:30 am-9:46 am

Nonstop3h 16m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Sat 3/8

5:42 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$323

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - AZA

DSMAZA

Des Moines

Mon 3/24

12:53 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

$78

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Mon 2/17

8:41 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 18m

$79

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Phoenix. 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 Phoenix?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix (average of $258). Flying from Des Moines to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 PHX?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Phoenix. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Phoenix is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Phoenix

Explore weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Phoenix. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

The most flights from DSM to PH1 are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Phoenix by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Phoenix ranges from 0.0 - 1.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Phoenix when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Phoenix by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Phoenix, 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 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix. 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 Phoenix. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix, see what other customers have to say about Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,964 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Phoenix. 6 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Phoenix on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Phoenix should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Phoenix per day.

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

    United Airlines, at $217, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Phoenix.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Allegiant Air. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $75 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $109 and United Airlines from $119 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Phoenix?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Des Moines to Phoenix on time: Alaska Airlines (94%), Southwest (94%), Envoy Air (93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $986 for a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) is currently priced at $179.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix (average of $258). Flying from Des Moines to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Phoenix

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Phoenix. 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$124Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$270Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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