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Among airlines operating Des Moines to Phoenix flights:

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

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

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

• American Airlines
• Allegiant Air
• Southwest

Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and may arrive at several airports in Phoenix area, including Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA), Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal (SCF).

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
• Southwest: 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 Phoenix:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $235 round-trip via Lambert-St Louis (STL), compared to $352 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Des Moines to Phoenix route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 16%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $322 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $382: a $60 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Phoenix flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:12 am
• Latest: departs at 8:02 pm and lands at 11:14 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $351. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Phoenix takes 3h 12m, covering 1,150 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 Phoenix are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 42m, compared with 5h 50m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 22m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

Since Phoenix is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) — daily rates from around $18:

• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) — daily rates from around $28:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Phoenix range from $265 to $443, with an average of $351 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Des Moines to Phoenix route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.