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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia from $75

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 Philadelphia departing on 5/18. 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 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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9:19 am - 5:33 amDSM-PHL
19h 14m1 stop
10:59 pm - 5:57 pmPHL-DSM
19h 58m1 stop
$184Frontier
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
9:15 pm - 5:37 amDSM-PHL
7h 22m1 stop
8:34 pm - 8:15 pmPHL-DSM
24h 41m1 stop
$201Frontier
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Wed, Jul 24 - Tue, Jul 30
4:02 pm - 10:20 pmDSM-PHL
5h 18m1 stop
5:37 pm - 12:05 amPHL-DSM
7h 28m1 stop
$263American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18
11:55 am - 6:23 pmDSM-PHL
5h 28m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:51 amPHL-DSM
5h 51m1 stop
$283Delta
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Wed, May 22 - Sun, May 26
6:54 am - 2:49 pmDSM-PHL
6h 55m1 stop
1:27 pm - 7:07 pmPHL-DSM
6h 40m1 stop
$304American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 15 - Wed, Jun 19
9:30 am - 12:26 amDSM-PHL
13h 56m1 stop
5:12 pm - 1:05 pmPHL-DSM
20h 53m3 stops
Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
6:40 am - 6:46 pmDSM-PHL
11h 06m1 stop
6:17 am - 3:33 pmPHL-DSM
10h 16m2 stops
Mon, Jun 17 - Fri, Jun 21
10:09 am - 4:24 pmDSM-PHL
5h 15m1 stop
6:00 am - 11:13 amPHL-DSM
6h 13m1 stop
$356Delta
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Thu, Jul 25 - Sun, Aug 4
3:00 pm - 1:45 pmDSM-PHL
21h 45m2 stops
5:00 pm - 9:42 pmPHL-DSM
5h 42m1 stop
$451United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 26
11:20 am - 5:28 pmDSM-PHL
5h 08m1 stop
6:15 pm - 10:14 amPHL-DSM
16h 59m2 stops
$476United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 16

Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 Tuesday and avoid Mondays 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 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 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 December, where tickets cost $318 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $553 and $461 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 48 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $75. KAYAK users also found Des Moines to Philadelphia round-trip flights on Frontier from $184 and on American Airlines from $263.

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February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$75
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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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 $75 for a one-way ticket and $184 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 aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Philadelphia?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $382 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 $433 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10789 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024AVL - LGA
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

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.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

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.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Was as expected. Good leg room on planes - much appreciated.

Smaller, regional aircraft limits amount of overhead luggage space. At least there were jetways at both BNA and PHL. First class food service was minimal with the usual assortment of packaged snacks (nothing creative) and no handiwipes. American tries to turn around aircraft too quickly without enough time to clean the planes. WIFI service did not include TV programming.

6 plus hour delay with no explanation. No wheelchairs to transport us on arrival. Very disappointed.

Food choice is limited, entertainment better than average, seat leg room terrible

While I received notice that AA 478 was delayed, the flight departed PHX and arrived PHL more than two hours late. The first class cabin service was mediocre; there were no pre-departure beverages offered; there were no warm mixed nuts served with cocktails; there was no personal greeting to me as an Executive Platinum member by the first class flight attendant. While the flight operated safely, its arrival at 0219 in the morning in PHL ended a very long day. I do not feel that American provided first class service.

Late arrival due to gate being blocked by stalled truck

I checked a bag because it was $5 less than carry on. They managed to lose my bag on a 2.5 hr direct flight! Frontier has no airport staff at baggage claim to help. As soon as I got home around 11 pm I tried to use their online system to file the claim for lost bag - system wouldn't take the # on my baggage claim ticket - said it was not the correct number. Also said that I had not checked a bag, which wasn't true - even my online boarding pass showed that I had checked a bag. Wasted about an hour on that process with no luck. Tried again in the morning - same thing. So tried online chat with Frontier bot - waited 35-40" twice to be connected to a baggage agent and it never happened. Eventually drove to PDX after work and waited 2 hrs for the Frontier ticket agents to arrive prior to the next Frontier flight out of PDX and FINALLY got some help from one of them, to take me to lost luggage area where I was able to retrive my bag. Probably took 4-5 hrs. of my time and endless frustration to get my bag. This was my first -- and LAST -- experience flying Frontier Airlines. Check-in was also extremely difficult and time consuming. The flight itself (and staff) were fine but everything else about the experience was a total disaster! The fact that Frontier literally has NO WAY to connect to a human voice for customer service (in this case for lost luggage) is the WORST!!!!!

Frontier is a crappy airline nothing about it is honest

I didn't get to do this flight l, hard to review

Not good 😐 Over priced baggage fees Small hard seats No wifi or entertainment options 😕

Didn't like anything!! Horrible flight. Small seating area and hard seats. Butt was sore after 2 hour flight to Seattle No entertainment or free refreshments No wifi or USB charging receptacles to charge phone entoute like other airliners Luggage rates were 3 times as much as competitors. Difficult to navigate online luggue process to pre pay before flight Overall bad experience WILL NEVER RIDE OR RECOMMEND FRONTIER TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!!! THIS IS A SHAME!! MOST MESERIBLE FLIGHT OF MY LIFE!! AND I THOUGHT SPIRIT WAS 👎 YOU GOT THEM BEAD HANDS DOWN!!

Flight was a little late taking off. Seats are too upright, no ports to charge devices, no wifi, no entertainment

Six hour delay. Poor customer service. No voucher. Bad communication. Missed important appointments.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

Flight was canceled with little warning. Flight was rebooked through Ontario, California and connecting flight was delayed by over three hours. Frontier is living up to their Greyhound of the skies reputation for sure.

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.

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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 Philadelphia found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/18Sat
1 stopFrontier
7h 01mDSM-PHL
$75
5/17Fri
1 stopFrontier
7h 00mDSM-PHL
$79
6/13Thu
1 stop
10h 21mDSM-PHL
$114
6/19Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 49mDSM-PHL
$132
5/24Fri
1 stop
8h 40mDSM-PHL
$142
7/25Thu
1 stopDelta
5h 15mDSM-PHL
$163
5/23Thu
1 stopDelta
4h 25mDSM-PHL
$203
5/21Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 57mDSM-PHL
$232
5/21Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 03mDSM-PHL
$238
5/15Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 25mDSM-PHL
$290

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stop
15h 37mDSM-PHL
5/15Wed
multi-stop
18h 58mPHL-DSM
$405
5/10Fri
multi-stop
14h 15mDSM-PHL
5/15Wed
multi-stop
18h 58mPHL-DSM
$415
5/10Fri
multi-stop
15h 37mDSM-PHL
5/15Wed
multi-stop
20h 52mPHL-DSM
$416
5/10Fri
multi-stop
22h 41mDSM-PHL
5/15Wed
multi-stop
20h 52mPHL-DSM
$501
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 55mDSM-PHL
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 18mPHL-DSM
$572
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 55mDSM-PHL
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
5h 59mPHL-DSM
$601
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 55mDSM-PHL
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 35mPHL-DSM
$612
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 56mDSM-PHL
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 03mPHL-DSM
$631
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 11mDSM-PHL
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 48mPHL-DSM
$800
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 51mDSM-PHL
5/15Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 33mPHL-DSM
$881

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