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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:14 am
• Latest: departs at 6:29 pm and lands at 9:43 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport takes 3h 14m, covering 1,147 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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport range from $282 to $445, with an average of $361 over the past 12 months. Anything below $282 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $361 route average. Book 17 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 $364 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.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $324 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $396, a difference of $72.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Des Moines and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest

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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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.

While you're waiting for your flight to leave Des Moines, you can grab a quick bite at the coffee shop or enjoy a gourmet meal at the Portermill. At the Phoenix Airport, there is a wide selection of cafes and restaurants. There is a Panera Bread, a Shake Shack (known for its ice cream treats), and a Habit Burger Grill (a restaurant chain).

Along with taxis and car rentals, public transportation is readily available from the Phoenix Airport. This includes the public bus system (Valley Metro) which picks up passengers outside of the airport operations building and makes a final stop at 24th Street and Buckeye in the downtown area. The Phoenix Sky Train actually connects to the Valley Metro Rail which makes stops in Phoenix as well as in nearby cities of Mesa and Tempe.

Some digital photography is featured at the Des Moines International Airport. You can appreciate this art while waiting in the terminal. There is also a retail store where you can purchase books or snacks for your upcoming trip.

This airport is not huge. It has only two terminals (although they are referred to as Terminals 3 and 4) and 85 gates which are labeled A, B, C, and D. Airlines that fly out of this airport include American Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Alaskan, Southwest, Spirit, and United.