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Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Des Moines and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $259 round-trip, compared to $306 via a layover through Denver Intl (DEN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport pass through Denver Intl (DEN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $237 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $378, a difference of $141. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:04 am
• Latest: departs at 8:02 pm and lands at 11:06 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 73% above the route average of $262. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport takes 3h 04m, covering 1,136 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $116 to $1,058. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 2 hours behind Des Moines (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Budget
· Alamo
· Thrifty
· Dollar

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport range from $195 to $357, with an average of $262 over the past 12 months. Anything below $195 counts as a good deal.