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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Phoenix from $69

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 Phoenix departing on 7/10. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Phoenix, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Phoenix, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Phoenix (DSM-PHX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Phoenix 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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4:15 pm - 12:18 amDSM-PHX
10h 03m1 stop
7:25 pm - 8:19 amPHX-DSM
10h 54m1 stop
$116Frontier
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Wed, May 29 - Tue, Jun 4
3:18 pm - 4:09 pmDSM-AZA
2h 51mnonstop
4:59 pm - 9:46 pmAZA-DSM
2h 47mnonstop
$119Allegiant Air
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 17
5:40 am - 6:41 amDSM-PHX
3h 01mnonstop
7:08 pm - 11:59 pmPHX-DSM
2h 51mnonstop
$234American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 8
6:15 pm - 7:11 pmDSM-PHX
2h 56mnonstop
7:06 pm - 11:59 pmPHX-DSM
2h 53mnonstop
$235American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 24 - Sat, Jul 27
10:09 am - 5:35 pmDSM-PHX
9h 26m1 stop
10:55 pm - 9:29 amPHX-DSM
8h 34m1 stop
$254Delta
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 10
12:04 pm - 5:10 pmDSM-PHX
7h 06m1 stop
1:10 pm - 10:23 pmPHX-DSM
7h 13m1 stop
$261Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
8:59 pm - 10:32 amDSM-PHX
15h 33m2 stops
11:39 am - 10:55 pmPHX-DSM
9h 16m1 stop
$331
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Mon, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 9
6:00 am - 8:40 amDSM-PHX
4h 40m1 stop
11:39 pm - 10:14 amPHX-DSM
8h 35m1 stop
$334United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 6
3:35 pm - 10:00 pmDSM-PHX
8h 25m1 stop
8:30 am - 8:05 pmPHX-DSM
9h 35m2 stops
$339United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 20
8:59 pm - 10:32 amDSM-PHX
15h 33m2 stops
6:19 pm - 10:36 pmPHX-DSM
26h 17m3 stops
$347
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Mon, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 9

Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Phoenix to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Phoenix flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Des Moines to Phoenix.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Phoenix cost $79 and was between Des Moines and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $168.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Phoenix clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Des Moines to Phoenix, you should consider leaving on a Saturday 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 Phoenix?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix, 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 Phoenix is September, where tickets cost $310 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $438 and $434 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Phoenix from Des Moines were found on Allegiant Air ($69) and Frontier ($70), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($116) and Allegiant Air ($119).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and Phoenix?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Des Moines to Phoenix. They are Allegiant Air and American Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Allegiant Air, with the best one-way deal found costing $103. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Allegiant Air.

How many flights are there between Des Moines and Phoenix per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Des Moines and land in Phoenix, with an average flight time of 3h 06m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Des Moines and Phoenix?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix take?

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Phoenix. The quickest journey takes 2h 51m.

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Cheapest flight

$69
Flight from Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

When to book flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Phoenix based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix was $69 for a one-way ticket and $116 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Des Moines and on arrival in Phoenix.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Phoenix?

    Des Moines is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Phoenix. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and you will be arriving in Phoenix at one of these airports: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway or Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Phoenix.

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

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

    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 Phoenix with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix?

    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 Phoenix 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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Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Phoenix?

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Phoenix, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Phoenix

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Phoenix to Des Moines

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Book cheap flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Phoenix found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/10Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 51mDSM-AZA
$69
7/10Wed
1 stopFrontier
5h 08mDSM-PHX
$70
5/13Mon
2 stops
17h 46mDSM-PHX
$106
5/13Mon
3 stops
20h 09mDSM-PHX
$112
5/31Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 10mDSM-PHX
$117
6/26Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 05mDSM-PHX
$125
6/4Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 33mDSM-PHX
$126
5/13Mon
1 stopDelta
7h 33mDSM-PHX
$206
6/2Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 40mDSM-PHX
$221
5/19Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 43mDSM-PHX
$274

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

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 Phoenix that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
9h 06mDSM-PHX
5/21Tue
multi-stopFrontier
17h 47mPHX-DSM
$219
5/8Wed
multi-stopFrontier
20h 31mDSM-PHX
5/21Tue
multi-stopFrontier
17h 47mPHX-DSM
$226
5/10Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 01mDSM-AZA
5/13Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 51mAZA-DSM
$297
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 54mDSM-PHX
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 37mPHX-DSM
$337
5/12Sun
multi-stopAllegiant Air
23h 54mDSM-AZA
5/19Sun
multi-stopAllegiant Air
17h 08mAZA-DSM
$369
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 06mDSM-PHX
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 37mPHX-DSM
$387
5/10Fri
nonstop
3h 01mDSM-AZA
5/12Sun
multi-stop
24h 18mAZA-DSM
$423
5/8Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 12mDSM-PHX
5/21Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 43mPHX-DSM
$426
5/10Fri
nonstop
3h 01mDSM-AZA
5/12Sun
multi-stop
24h 18mAZA-DSM
$429
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 47mDSM-PHX
5/21Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 43mPHX-DSM
$434

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