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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:14 am
• Latest: departs at 8:43 pm and lands at 11:57 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 14m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Phoenix:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Phoenix takes 3h 14m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Phoenix range from $281 to $456, with an average of $364 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $364 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $366 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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $282 to $2,500. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Des Moines to Phoenix are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $109, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $57:

• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar

Near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) — daily rates averaging $74:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty

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).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Des Moines to Phoenix. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $390, a difference of $52.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• American Airlines
• Allegiant Air
• Southwest

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 58m, compared with 6h 10m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 27m via Lambert-St Louis (STL).

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

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.