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$118 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia (DSM-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Philadelphia

Sun, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 11
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5:49 pm - 9:46 amDSM-PHL
14h 57m2 stops
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9:47 am - 4:59 pmPHL-DSM
8h 12m1 stop
Fri, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 17
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1:36 pm - 9:56 amDSM-PHL
19h 20m2 stops
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9:47 am - 11:27 pmPHL-DSM
14h 40m1 stop
Sat, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
1:06 pm - 4:43 pmDSM-PHL
2h 37mnonstop
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11:05 am - 1:05 pmPHL-DSM
3h 00mnonstop
$225American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 5:23 pmDSM-PHL
2h 43mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 1:05 pmPHL-DSM
3h 00mnonstop
$226American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 3
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 9:15 pmDSM-PHL
4h 00m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 9:35 pmPHL-DSM
4h 35m1 stop
$236Southwest
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Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 24
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 12:54 amDSM-PHL
5h 24m1 stop
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8:00 am - 1:20 pmPHL-DSM
6h 20m1 stop
$237Delta
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 3
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 9:00 pmDSM-PHL
11h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 9:35 pmPHL-DSM
4h 35m1 stop
$242Southwest
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Sat, Oct 25 - Mon, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
12:52 pm - 9:28 pmDSM-PHL
7h 36m1 stop
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5:07 pm - 9:32 pmPHL-DSM
5h 25m1 stop
$267United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 17
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 11:22 pmDSM-PHL
4h 27m1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:37 amPHL-DSM
4h 37m1 stop
$278Delta
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 5:21 pmDSM-PHL
4h 46m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 2:20 pmPHL-DSM
5h 10m1 stop
$307United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Philadelphia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Philadelphia, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia is May, where tickets cost $287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $501 and $426 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Philadelphia?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $294, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$118
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia was $118 for a one-way ticket and $203 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Philadelphia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Philadelphia?

    American Airlines, Air France, Delta, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Philadelphia flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Philadelphia flight route.

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Philadelphia.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Philadelphia?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $357 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $406 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Philadelphia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and PHL 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 Philadelphia?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $283 or less one-way and $294 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Philadelphia?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Des Moines to Philadelphia.
Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Philadelphia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Des Moines to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Thursday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Friday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Saturday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Sunday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Direct returns

Philadelphia to Des Moines

Monday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Thursday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Friday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Saturday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Sunday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia? 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 4241 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

The flight had a delay that made me being in a real rush to take the second flight. The delay was almost for 2 hours. They moved us from gate to gate in 4 times. Once I arrived to Philadelphia, I got to run thorough all the airport, as the train was already closed by that time. So I got sick with asthma for all the running I had to do. And I was the last one to board, when it was almost closed. So irresponsable with the people

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

Overall, a good experience. The food, however, was subpar. The breakfast was a joke.

I was late from Jacksonville, FL but the limited interaction I had with the Philly crew was great.

The delays and cancellations kept me stuck in Miami for an additional 24 hours, and the whole thing seemed extremely disorganized

Everything was great except British airways lost our luggage that was gate checked all the way through to Italy. No one knows currently where one is and the other one may be in route to Amsterdam to meet us but not sure. If you can Hale’s it would be awesome. The website is not helpful.

Wonderful as usual except for other guests that were unruly and not kept in check by the Crew.

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

the pilot that landed this flight in Philadelphia did an amazing job, the weather was absolutely terrible and we landed safely.

The flight was just perfect! We left a few minutes early, had a smooth flight and fortunately had landed before the terrible accident that took off from North Philadelphia airport shortly thereafter.

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