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Among airlines operating Des Moines to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Des Moines and Philadelphia. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Allegiant Air

Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Allegiant Air: a checked bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $151 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $275 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Des Moines to Philadelphia route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $414, a difference of $154. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Philadelphia flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 5:41 am and lands at 8:16 am
• Latest: departs at 1:58 pm and lands at 4:33 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $324. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia takes 2h 35m, covering 969 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Philadelphia are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $191.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 49m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 54m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Payless
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Thrifty
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia range from $229 to $429, with an average of $324 over the past 12 months. Anything below $229 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Des Moines to Philadelphia flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue