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Cheapest round-trip
$267
Typical prices: $377-$528
American Airlines
Sat 12/1Wed 12/5
DSM - PSP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$299
Typical prices: $196-$458
Delta
Wed 10/3
DSM - PSP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Palm Springs. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 13% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $364 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs (DSM-PSP)

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

Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
American Airlines Logo
2:28 pm - 5:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs
5h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 8:18 pmPSP  Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines
5h 01m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$267American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
American Airlines Logo
7:11 am - 12:26 pmDSM  Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs
7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 11:30 pmPSP  Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines
7h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$267American Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 2
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:52 pmDSM  Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs
7h 52m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
11:59 am - 9:24 pmPSP  Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines
7h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$267Delta
Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 2
Delta Logo
11:04 am - 9:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs
12h 31m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
11:59 am - 9:24 pmPSP  Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines
7h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$272Delta
Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 2
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 1:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs
8h 35m2 stops Denver Intl San Jose
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 8:40 pmPSP  Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines
8h 00m2 stops Oakland Denver Intl
$277Southwest
Tue, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:40 amDSM  Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs
5h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
3:44 pm - 11:41 pmPSP  Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines
5h 57m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$285American Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 1
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:04 amDSM  Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs
6h 04m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 9:24 pmPSP  Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines
5h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$285Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 10:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs
5h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 5:50 pmPSP  Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines
4h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$321Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 3:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs
7h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 8:33 pmPSP  Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines
4h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$357United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 8:16 pmDSM  Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs
13h 16m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:21 pmPSP  Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines
5h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$362United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Palm Springs flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs start at $267. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $377 to $528. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $267 on American Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Palm Springs, it is 10% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Palm Springs at $384 round-trip.
•April ($557) and July ($534) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Des Moines to Palm Springs flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$299
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% 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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Your Des Moines to Palm Springs flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

    Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Palm Springs (PSP).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs pass through?

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 61% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 1% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

    On the Des Moines to Palm Springs route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 20%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $396 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $492: a $96 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Palm Springs?

    Some of the most popular sights in Palm Springs are Palm Springs Convention Center, Plaza Theatre and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Palm Springs on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs takes 0h 00m, covering 1,352 miles.

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

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to Palm Springs looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Palm Springs are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $336, which is 46% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 31m, compared with 5h 40m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 34m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Palm Springs?

    Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Des Moines (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Palm Springs Airport (PSP)?

    Palm Springs Airport (PSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Budget
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Ace

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Palm Springs flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs range from $377 to $528, with an average of $440 over the past 12 months. Anything below $377 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Palm Springs flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $396 - about $96 less than Wednesday (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Palm Springs trip for January. Fares historically average $384 round-trip in that month - typically $173 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Palm Springs Airport.
    - Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
    - Courtyard by Marriott Palm Springs
    - El Noa Noa

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