DSM - PSP

$178 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs - Compare and Save

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 10/19. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 20% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$355
Typical prices: $333-$756
Southwest
Tue 9/29Tue 10/6
DSM - PSP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$178
Southwest
Mon 10/19
DSM - PSP • 1 stop
Top airlines
Cheapest • from $355 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Palm Springs. You'll need at least 1 connection.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $364 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 48m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 17% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Palm Springs!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Palm Springs

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 10:00 pm
DSM
-
PSP
5h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 2:20 pm
PSP
-
DSM
5h 25m
1 stop
$355Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 9:27 pm
DSM
-
PSP
7h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 8:18 pm
PSP
-
DSM
5h 01m
1 stop
$355American Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:53 am
DSM
-
PSP
7h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 12:31 pm
PSP
-
DSM
5h 16m
1 stop
$355United Airlines
Mon, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 14
United Airlines Logo
5:03 pm - 8:26 pm
DSM
-
PSP
5h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 11:39 pm
PSP
-
DSM
5h 19m
1 stop
$355United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 11:52 am
DSM
-
PSP
5h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 8:18 pm
PSP
-
DSM
5h 01m
1 stop
$355American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 5:54 pm
DSM
-
PSP
5h 14m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:34 pm - 10:48 pm
PSP
-
DSM
6h 14m
1 stop
$355American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
5:55 pm - 9:00 pm
DSM
-
PSP
5h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:20 pm
PSP
-
DSM
6h 20m
2 stops
$360Southwest
Mon, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 14
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 1:30 pm
DSM
-
PSP
8h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 1:55 pm
PSP
-
DSM
4h 40m
1 stop
$360Southwest
Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Dec 28
Delta Logo
12:50 pm - 9:35 pm
DSM
-
PSP
10h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:59 am - 7:12 pm
PSP
-
DSM
5h 13m
1 stop
$543Delta
Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 29
Delta Logo
12:50 pm - 9:35 pm
DSM
-
PSP
10h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:59 am - 7:12 pm
PSP
-
DSM
5h 13m
1 stop
$574Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Palm Springs flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Palm Springs from Des Moines usually cost between $443 and $664 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $355 on American Airlines (Nov 9-Nov 14).

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $384 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $557 and $534 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$178
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs

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.
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 Des Moines to Palm Springs

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs was $178 for a one-way ticket and $355 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $467 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $437 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4227 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

8.0 ExcellentSean, Jul 2026
HOU - LGB
Read more Southwest reviews

No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

Flight had over 6 people in wheel chairs and there was only 1 gate agent. Very impressed though in how Maddie handled having to efficiency move that many people by herself. We still nursed in a timely manner.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The seats seem to be a little cramped, and there really is no entertainment unless you use your own device, which I'm not able to do. The flight from LAX to Palm Springs - passengers put small items in the overhead bins, like small backpacks, jackets, purses. When I boarded, the bin over my seat was full and I had to search to find a bin for my roller bag. I noticed hardly anyone had an item stowed under their seat. There should be more guidelines for people to follow.

This trip was a Christmas gift to our family. We were flying from Lexington to Palm Springs. When we were checking in the ticket agent said one bags was over weight by 4 LBS. We were flying first class which has baggage weight of 70 LBS per bag, one bag was 54LBS. We then had to take items from one bag to another. The agent also saw we had a dog with us. Once on the plane we were seated with the dog in the carrier. The United ticket agent came in the plane with two other people, I believe one was TSA and the other some security officer. The United agent said we had not paid for the dog ticket. We had paid for the ticket when we purchased our tickets. She did not give me time to find the email receipt. She then threatened all three of us with either I come with her or she would have all three of physically removed from the plane. I left the plane to pay for another ticket. She had to take my credit back to where we checked in. She acted as if it needed to be done immediately. She said we had 3 minutes. We then sat at the gate for approximately another 45 minutes. This was so embarrassing…to be threatened to be removed from a plane that we paid for all tickets including the dog. The flight attendance on the next leg of our trip were not very attentive to the passengers. On the plus side all the flights were on time. All in all, this was a miserable way to start a holiday vacation. United Airlines showed no compassion towards the whole incident. I feel we were purposely neglected.

Horrible. No AC. No Air inside the plane. We had to deplane twice! It is late almost 5 hrs in total. I almost passed out and about to call 911. I asked the crew to be honest and open the door. The lady next to me was lay down in the floor due to heat and no air inside the plane. I got headaches, can’t wait the replacement flight about midnight Dallas time. I end it up rebook for next day flight and stay overnight using my own pocket in a hotel nearby due to headaches and can’t breath. I still have a headache this morning. Still not decided yes how to file this issue to AA and/or FAA.

Worst communication. Delayed boarding for two hours without a single announcement until hour 1 had passed - on time status showing until our flight was supposed to takeoff and the crew had already walked away. No one was boarding. Disgusting part of DFW overcrowded with no AC on a 97 degree day. Then the first app update is that we’d take off in 15 mins… but again no one had boarded a full flight. No announcement in the terminal so everyone is just crowded around a disgusting place with no info for over an hour which turned into two. This was an overfill flight and a disgrace to passenger decency all while likely just trying to fix their own issue of overbooking. The worst airline at the worst airport.

I’ve been on 8 flights with American Airlines in the last 2 months and 4 have been delayed.

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

AA is always pretty solid. Was on time all the way around today so can’t complain!

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Short flight. Too many announcements (occupied half the flight duration!!!!!)

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs

Information on your arrival and departure airports