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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport from $51

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 Sky Harbor Intl departing on 5/15. 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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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl (DSM-PHX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl 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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3:25 pm - 12:05 amDSM-PHX
10h 40m1 stop
5:50 am - 2:25 pmPHX-DSM
6h 35m1 stop
$93Frontier
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
3:25 pm - 12:05 amDSM-PHX
10h 40m1 stop
5:50 am - 2:25 pmPHX-DSM
6h 35m1 stop
$94Frontier
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
4:06 pm - 9:52 pmDSM-PHX
7h 46m1 stop
5:50 am - 2:25 pmPHX-DSM
6h 35m1 stop
$120Frontier
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Mon, May 13 - Wed, May 15
3:25 pm - 12:05 amDSM-PHX
10h 40m1 stop
5:30 am - 2:13 pmPHX-DSM
6h 43m1 stop
$124Frontier
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 11
6:20 pm - 7:19 pmDSM-PHX
2h 59mnonstop
6:55 pm - 11:42 pmPHX-DSM
2h 47mnonstop
$219American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 20
2:48 pm - 4:00 pmDSM-PHX
3h 12mnonstop
7:12 pm - 11:55 pmPHX-DSM
2h 43mnonstop
$223American Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Wed, May 29
6:00 am - 8:40 amDSM-PHX
4h 40m1 stop
8:30 am - 9:42 pmPHX-DSM
11h 12m2 stops
$243United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 20
7:00 am - 11:11 amDSM-PHX
6h 11m1 stop
10:55 pm - 9:29 amPHX-DSM
8h 34m1 stop
$263Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 8
5:08 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-PHX
6h 51m1 stop
8:30 am - 9:42 pmPHX-DSM
11h 12m2 stops
$273United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 20
2:14 pm - 7:08 pmDSM-PHX
6h 54m1 stop
11:59 pm - 10:14 amPHX-DSM
8h 15m1 stop
$387Delta
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Sun, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 12

Flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $320 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $501 and $438 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $93 on Frontier, followed by American Airlines ($219). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $51 on Frontier and from $112 on American Airlines.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport direct and that is American Airlines. The best one-way deal found from American Airlines for the route is $250.

How many flights are there between Des Moines and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are 3 nonstop flights that take off from Des Moines and land in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 13m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Des Moines and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, 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 Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport take?

A direct flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport will take on average 2h 56m to travel the 1,147 miles flying distance from Des Moines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Des Moines at 5:15 am and will be landing in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport at 6:25 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport jets off at 6:19 pm and lands at 7:26 pm.

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Low season

August

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$51
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

When to book flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flights

  • What restaurants are in these two airports?

    While you're waiting for your flight to leave Des Moines, you can grab a quick bite at the coffee shop or enjoy a gourmet meal at the Portermill. At the Phoenix Airport, there is a wide selection of cafes and restaurants. There is a Panera Bread, a Shake Shack (known for its ice cream treats), and a Habit Burger Grill (a restaurant chain).

  • How can I get from the Phoenix Airport (PHX) to my hotel?

    Along with taxis and car rentals, public transportation is readily available from the Phoenix Airport. This includes the public bus system (Valley Metro) which picks up passengers outside of the airport operations building and makes a final stop at 24th Street and Buckeye in the downtown area. The Phoenix Sky Train actually connects to the Valley Metro Rail which makes stops in Phoenix as well as in nearby cities of Mesa and Tempe.

  • What is there to do while waiting on my plane to leave the Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?

    Some digital photography is featured at the Des Moines International Airport. You can appreciate this art while waiting in the terminal. There is also a retail store where you can purchase books or snacks for your upcoming trip.

  • How big is the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)?

    This airport is not huge. It has only two terminals (although they are referred to as Terminals 3 and 4) and 85 gates which are labeled A, B, C, and D. Airlines that fly out of this airport include American Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Alaskan, Southwest, Spirit, and United.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $51 for a one-way ticket and $93 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $394 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $381 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and PHX 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 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 tips for finding a cheap flight from DSM to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $183 or less one-way and $375 or less round-trip.
  • Take a flight from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and you'll likely be on the plane for only a few hours. If you have to switch planes, your layover might be in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Denver, or Charlotte.
  • When driving your car to the Des Moines International Airport (DSM), there are several places where you can park. You'll have your choice of parking at the airport or in an economy lot about a mile away. The economy lot provides transportation from the lot to the airport.
  • The Phoenix Sky Train provides free transportation in and around the airport. It will take you to different terminals/concourses and on to the parking garages and the car rental lot.
  • You can withdraw money while at either the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) or the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) from an ATM machine. At the Des Moines Airport, there is one on the lower level of the terminal and another close to the departure gates. While you're at the Phoenix Airport, you can access ATM machines in a number of places around the airport including Terminals 2, 3, and 4, both pre-security and post-security.
  • For convenience, the Des Moines Airport has airport ticketing kiosks near the airline counters. This means that you don't have to actually talk to an agent. Many of the airlines also offer curbside check-in when you're dropped off at the airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Phoenix. 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 Sky Harbor Intl? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10975 reviews
8.6crew
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
8.0entertainment
7.4food
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

6.0 GoodDan, Apr 2024LGA - DEN
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

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.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

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.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

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.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

Nice flight, nice crew but no cookie or napkin with my seltzer.

American Airlines continues to price it can provide the least comfortable passenger experience in the air. This legacy carrier rivals the budgets for both terrible seats and inadequate amenities. I am a 5’7” woman who is not wider than a coach seat (even on these narrow bodied aircraft). My 3.5 hour flight was terribly uncomfortable because the leg room is inadequate (my knees hit the seat on front of me even when it was not reclined); the seat barely reclines; and the foam padding is worn thin to the extent one can feel the metal supports of the seat. Add to this the fact that the aisle is super narrow, so that the drink cart literally scrapes the arm rest of the aisle seat. It’s basically torture.

Plane took off without me, my stepdad and a dozen other passengers. It went from an hour delay to boarding in 15 montures without notifying anyone. Names were not called overhead. Now I’m missing a day of work and stuck in Charolette overnight paying for a hotel and Ubers out of pocket

Flight from SBP to DFW 1. They rerouted us through PHX 2. Delayed flight out of SBP for 3 hrs so we missed our connection Downgrade on rerouted flight. Back of the plane, center seats, didn't sit together 4. Return flight out of DFW same exact thing. Delayed, missed connection, Downgrade + they lost our luggage! A complete mess.

after boarding on phx to sjd, crew discovered that one of the megaphones was either out of date or not working. It took 90 minutes to get a replacement and do the "paperwork." That is really unacceptable. Why wasn't the megaphone problem discovered before boarding? Is it part of normal maintenance check? who is responsible for checking. How can paperwork take that long? Fortunately, SJD was final destination for most travelers so very few if any passengers had to miss connections.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Flight attendants used to be nice to people. And any flight over 5 hours should have some kind of food other than tiny pretzels and one drink comped.

just overall disappointing, not a treat to travel these days....paying for Main Cabin Extra was not worth it.

The usual wait at Columbus once you land to get to an open gate (20 minutes) and then the usual 30 minutes for your luggage to appear.

American airlines put us on a connecting flight that only had 20 min layover. I made it by running down the concorce in Phoenix and was last one on the flight. Not acceptable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

Flight was OK. Seats were good no cell phone charges on the plane no TVs or entertainment.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

Flight cancelled and was told by a rude gate agent that they don’t accommodate on other airlines. Had to wait 5 hours for a connecting flight that had a 7 hour layover. Would not allow bags to be checked early so we couldn’t go through security .Had to rent a car for the afternoon to store bags and get a meal. Also incurred a hotel fee. No apology or reason given for the cancellation- just rudeness.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

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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 Phoenix found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/15Wed
1 stopFrontier
10h 40mDSM-PHX
$51
5/8Wed
1 stopFrontier
10h 40mDSM-PHX
$55
5/28Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 12mDSM-PHX
$112
5/15Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 10mDSM-PHX
$120
5/28Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 33mDSM-PHX
$121
6/11Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 29mDSM-PHX
$159
6/9Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 40mDSM-PHX
$213
5/22Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 35mDSM-PHX
$239
6/9Sun
3 stopsWestJet
31h 25mDSM-PHX
$554
5/14Tue
3 stopsWestJet
23h 16mDSM-PHX
$724

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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 Phoenix that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stopFrontier
20h 43mDSM-PHX
5/1Wed
multi-stopFrontier
6h 35mPHX-DSM
$207
4/29Mon
multi-stopFrontier
9h 59mDSM-PHX
5/1Wed
multi-stopFrontier
6h 35mPHX-DSM
$228
4/29Mon
multi-stopFrontier
9h 59mDSM-PHX
5/3Fri
multi-stopFrontier
8h 27mPHX-DSM
$248
4/27Sat
multi-stopFrontier
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4/30Tue
multi-stopFrontier
14h 55mPHX-DSM
$258
4/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 09mDSM-PHX
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 10mPHX-DSM
$442
4/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 09mDSM-PHX
4/30Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 49mPHX-DSM
$483
4/25Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 44mDSM-PHX
5/2Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 52mPHX-DSM
$550
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 43mDSM-PHX
5/1Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 44mPHX-DSM
$559
4/26Fri
multi-stopDelta
9h 46mDSM-PHX
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 03mPHX-DSM
$664
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
11h 24mDSM-PHX
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
12h 12mPHX-DSM
$2,039

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Des Moines - Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)United States

Return flight deals:

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport - Des Moines

Cabin classes:

$896
$1,494
$1,438
$294