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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs from $185

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs departing on 6/8. 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 Des Moines to Palm Springs, 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 Des Moines to Palm Springs, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Palm Springs (DSM-PSP)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs 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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6:18 am - 4:15 pmDSM-PSP
11h 57m2 stops
4:55 pm - 11:42 pmPSP-DSM
4h 47m1 stop
$325American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 9
5:45 am - 11:22 amDSM-PSP
7h 37m1 stop
12:49 pm - 10:34 pmPSP-DSM
7h 45m1 stop
$340American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 13
5:45 am - 11:22 amDSM-PSP
7h 37m1 stop
8:00 pm - 9:19 amPSP-DSM
11h 19m2 stops
$345American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 13
5:45 am - 11:28 amDSM-PSP
7h 43m1 stop
4:50 pm - 11:59 pmPSP-DSM
5h 09m1 stop
$346American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 13
8:20 am - 11:29 amDSM-PSP
5h 09m1 stop
4:55 pm - 11:42 pmPSP-DSM
4h 47m1 stop
$355American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 4
6:18 am - 4:15 pmDSM-PSP
11h 57m2 stops
4:55 pm - 11:42 pmPSP-DSM
4h 47m1 stop
$360American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 4
5:15 pm - 8:47 pmDSM-PSP
5h 32m1 stop
5:30 am - 11:44 pmPSP-DSM
16h 14m1 stop
$518United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 13
9:03 am - 12:31 pmDSM-PSP
5h 28m1 stop
7:20 am - 10:15 pmPSP-DSM
12h 55m2 stops
$593United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
5:08 pm - 12:32 pmDSM-PSP
21h 24m2 stops
5:40 am - 11:46 pmPSP-DSM
16h 06m1 stop
$627United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 22 - Fri, Jul 26
11:04 am - 9:32 pmDSM-PSP
12h 28m2 stops
6:05 am - 4:41 pmPSP-DSM
8h 36m2 stops
$1,358Delta
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Fri, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 14

Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Des Moines to Palm Springs, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs, 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 Des Moines to Palm Springs is September, where tickets cost $308 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $532 and $506 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs, 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 Des Moines to Palm Springs, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, United Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $185. KAYAK users also found Des Moines to Palm Springs round-trip flights on American Airlines from $325 and on United Airlines from $518.

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Low season

September

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$185
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Palm Springs based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs was $185 for a one-way ticket and $325 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $449 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $384 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Des Moines to Palm Springs.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Palm Springs from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Palm Springs?

    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 Palm Springs with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and PSP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Palm Springs from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Palm Springs

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Palm Springs. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Palm Springs? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Allegiant AirOverall score based on 1024 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.9Comfort
6.2Food
5.9Entertainment
8.2Crew
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The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

10.0 ExcellentDeb, Apr 2024PGD - PSM
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The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Palm Springs found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/8Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 11mDSM-PSP
$185
6/7Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 18mDSM-PSP
$273
5/11Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 27mDSM-PSP
$333
5/11Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 28mDSM-PSP
$337
6/7Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 28mDSM-PSP
$362
5/11Sat
3 stopsWestJet
26h 22mDSM-PSP
$513

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs

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 Des Moines to Palm Springs that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 47mDSM-PSP
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 39mPSP-DSM
$666
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 28mDSM-PSP
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 55mPSP-DSM
$669
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 10mDSM-PSP
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 00mPSP-DSM
$674
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 27mDSM-PSP
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 55mPSP-DSM
$708
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 37mDSM-PSP
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 00mPSP-DSM
$713
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 50mDSM-PSP
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 58mPSP-DSM
$718
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 22mDSM-PSP
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 43mPSP-DSM
$758
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 21mDSM-PSP
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 16mPSP-DSM
$936

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Des Moines - Palm Springs Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Palm Springs (PSP)United States

Return flight deals:

Palm Springs - Des Moines

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