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$61 Find cheap flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines departing on 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Phoenix to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Phoenix to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to Des Moines

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Phoenix to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:15 am - 12:18 pmPHX-DSM
5h 03m1 stop
9:21 pm - 5:18 pmDSM-PHX
21h 57m1 stop
$104Frontier
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seg, ago 12 - sex, ago 16
10:00 pm - 3:18 pmPHX-DSM
15h 18m1 stop
9:15 pm - 5:18 pmDSM-PHX
22h 03m1 stop
$121Frontier
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qua, ago 7 - qui, ago 15
4:22 pm - 9:13 pmAZA-DSM
2h 51mnonstop
2:40 pm - 3:32 pmDSM-AZA
2h 52mnonstop
$153Allegiant Air
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sex, ago 23 - seg, ago 26
5:26 pm - 10:13 pmAZA-DSM
2h 47mnonstop
3:45 pm - 4:36 pmDSM-AZA
2h 51mnonstop
$163Allegiant Air
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sex, jul 12 - seg, jul 15
12:35 pm - 5:20 pmPHX-DSM
2h 45mnonstop
6:15 pm - 7:11 pmDSM-PHX
2h 56mnonstop
$223American Airlines
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qua, jul 31 - seg, ago 5
12:31 am - 8:59 amPHX-DSM
6h 28m1 stop
6:15 pm - 7:11 pmDSM-PHX
2h 56mnonstop
$268American Airlines
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ter, jul 16 - qua, jul 24
11:39 pm - 10:14 amPHX-DSM
8h 35m1 stop
5:08 pm - 10:48 pmDSM-PHX
7h 40m2 stops
$301United Airlines
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ter, jul 9 - ter, jul 16
5:26 pm - 10:13 pmAZA-DSM
2h 47mnonstop
7:30 am - 8:36 amDSM-AZA
27h 06m2 stops
sex, jul 19 - dom, jul 21
9:16 pm - 11:59 amPHX-DSM
12h 43m1 stop
12:49 pm - 12:09 pmDSM-PHX
25h 20m2 stops
qui, ago 8 - seg, ago 12
6:00 am - 11:46 pmPHX-DSM
15h 46m2 stops
6:00 am - 8:40 amDSM-PHX
4h 40m1 stop
$355United Airlines
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qua, jul 17 - qua, jul 24

Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Phoenix to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Phoenix to Des Moines flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Phoenix to Des Moines.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Phoenix to Des Moines cost $62 and was between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and Des Moines. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $131.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines?

The average price of all flights from Phoenix to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Des Moines on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines is October, where tickets cost $349 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $497 and $461 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Phoenix to Des Moines, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 63 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Des Moines?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $61. KAYAK users also found Phoenix to Des Moines round-trip flights on Frontier from $104 and on Allegiant Air from $153.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Phoenix and Des Moines?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Phoenix to Des Moines. They are Allegiant Air and American Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Allegiant Air, with the best one-way deal found costing $73. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Allegiant Air.

How many flights are there between Phoenix and Des Moines per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Phoenix and land in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 2h 47m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Phoenix and Des Moines?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines take?

Flying between Des Moines and Phoenix will take minimum 2h 43m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$61
Flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Phoenix to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

  • What is the cheapest flight from Phoenix to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines was $61 for a one-way ticket and $104 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Phoenix and Des Moines?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Phoenix and on arrival in Des Moines.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Phoenix to Des Moines?

    On your way to Des Moines, you’ll fly out from one of these Phoenix airports: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway or Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. You’ll be landing at Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Phoenix to Des Moines?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Phoenix to Des Moines?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Phoenix and Des Moines, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Phoenix to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Phoenix to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Phoenix to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Phoenix is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Phoenix to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Phoenix with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from Phoenix up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Phoenix to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from Phoenix to Des Moines, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Phoenix to Des Moines

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Des Moines to Phoenix

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Phoenix to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/25ter
1 stopFrontier
10h 51mPHX-DSM
$61
6/25ter
1 stopFrontier
10h 51mPHX-DSM
$65
7/9ter
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 53mPHX-DSM
$120
7/15seg
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 28mPHX-DSM
$169
6/17seg
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 43mAZA-DSM
$169
7/3qua
2 stops
27h 41mPHX-DSM
$191
7/3qua
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 47mAZA-DSM
$199
7/16ter
2 stopsUnited Airlines
8h 58mPHX-DSM
$204
7/3qua
3 stops
30h 21mPHX-DSM
$206
7/3qua
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 06mPHX-DSM
$269

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Last minute flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/11ter
multi-stopFrontier
14h 17mPHX-DSM
6/14sex
multi-stopFrontier
10h 59mDSM-PHX
$206
6/15sáb
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 43mAZA-DSM
6/19qua
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 54mDSM-AZA
$272
6/12qua
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 43mAZA-DSM
6/14sex
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 54mDSM-AZA
$283
6/13qui
multi-stopFrontier
16h 56mPHX-DSM
6/15sáb
multi-stopFrontier
10h 48mDSM-PHX
$316
6/13qui
multi-stop
29h 05mPHX-DSM
6/16dom
multi-stop
20h 14mDSM-PHX
$624
6/12qua
nonstop
2h 43mAZA-DSM
6/14sex
multi-stop
33h 12mDSM-AZA
$642
6/13qui
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 51mPHX-DSM
6/16dom
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 05mDSM-PHX
$671
6/13qui
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 51mPHX-DSM
6/15sáb
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 43mDSM-PHX
$681
6/12qua
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 59mPHX-DSM
6/14sex
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 30mDSM-PHX
$690
6/11ter
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 22mPHX-DSM
6/14sex
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 40mDSM-PHX
$695

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Flights to Des Moines

Destination:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Return flight deals:

Des Moines - Phoenix

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