$61 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Phoenix

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Phoenix.
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Allegiant Air Logo
3:35 pm - 4:27 pmDSM-AZA
2h 52mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
5:17 pm - 10:04 pmAZA-DSM
2h 47mnonstop
$129Allegiant Air
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Fri, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 21
Allegiant Air Logo
9:00 am - 10:02 amDSM-AZA
3h 02mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
11:52 am - 4:36 pmAZA-DSM
2h 44mnonstop
$138Allegiant Air
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:36 amDSM-PHX
3h 06mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 11:59 pmPHX-DSM
2h 46mnonstop
$197American Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Fri, Jun 13
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:35 amDSM-PHX
3h 05mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 11:59 pmPHX-DSM
2h 46mnonstop
$198American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 17 - Mon, Jun 23
Frontier Logo
7:20 pm - 11:55 pmDSM-PHX
6h 35m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:50 am - 6:30 pmPHX-DSM
10h 40m1 stop
$218Frontier
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 19
Frontier Logo
7:20 pm - 11:55 pmDSM-PHX
6h 35m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:18 am - 7:35 pmPHX-DSM
10h 17m1 stop
$240Frontier
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 26
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 8:21 pmDSM-PHX
5h 01m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 4:18 pmPHX-DSM
9h 03m2 stops
$282United Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 10:01 pmDSM-PHX
8h 36m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 11:41 pmPHX-DSM
5h 13m1 stop
$290United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:00 amDSM-PHX
7h 20m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 10:25 pmPHX-DSM
2h 40mnonstop
$293Southwest
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 8:35 amDSM-PHX
3h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 3:05 pmPHX-DSM
7h 20m2 stops
$304Southwest
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 18
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Expert advice for your flight from Des Moines to Phoenix

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on longer flights.


Download the American Airlines app for access to in-flight entertainment.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, saving costs for travelers with luggage.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Phoenix flights

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 round-trip flights from Des Moines to Phoenix.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Des Moines to Phoenix cost $102 and was between Des Moines (DSM) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $102.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Phoenix clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Phoenix, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Phoenix, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $299 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $459 and $380 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Phoenix?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $246, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Phoenix, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$61
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
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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 $61 for a one-way ticket and $129 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.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Phoenix from Des Moines?

    Denver is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Des Moines to Phoenix.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Phoenix?

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

Direct departures

Des Moines to Phoenix

Monday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Allegiant Air

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Direct returns

Phoenix to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Allegiant Air

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Phoenix

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Phoenix. 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.1Food
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

They boarded passengers that sat in the back of the plane first, making boarding very efficient.

I didn't even take this flight. My plans changed and I couldn't get ahold of customer service and the website kept breaking down during the attempt to change the flight. I wound up taking another airline entirely and eating the cost.

The worst flying experience ever 3 delays. No accommodations. Had to deboard the plane after being delayed.

Posted a 20minute delay but didn’t delay at all. Caused boarding issues and confusion. Also, didn’t release baggage. Took over an hour and 20 minutes to get luggage.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

Very friendly and efficient and smooth boarding. We were even way early arriving at my destination. Thank you.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

The seats were crammed and the guy in front of me wouldn't stop reclining. If AA is cramming extra rows in, they need to take away the reclining in coach. My knees were smashed for 4 1/2 hours and I was very close to confronting the passenger in front of me.

What, first class and not even a cup of coffee before landing at 5 am in First Class? Really?

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

Customer service in first class does not exist on American Airlines

Flight was delayed due to a steering issue with plane. The delay caused me to miss the connecting flight. The delay caused me to spend an extra 21 hours in airports and flights to get to my destination. The plane issue obviously should have been found and fixed before we even boarded. Ridiculous.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

Had to go get beer myself from attendants in the back of the aircraft

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

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