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Cheapest round-trip
$189
Typical prices: $251-$349
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Cheapest non-stop
$333
Typical prices: $251-$351
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl (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 Sky Harbor Intl 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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport departing in August.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Des Moines, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $274 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $419 and $398 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $439 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
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Flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

When to book flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flights

  • What restaurants are in these two airports?

    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).

  • How can I get from the Phoenix Airport (PHX) to my hotel?

    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.

  • What is there to do while waiting on my plane to leave the Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?

    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.

  • How big is the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $79 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $353 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $314 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Sky Harbor Airport.

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

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

    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 Sky Harbor Airport with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and PHX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Sky Harbor Airport from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $209 or less one-way and $402 or less round-trip.
  • Take a flight from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and you'll likely be on the plane for only a few hours. If you have to switch planes, your layover might be in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Denver, or Charlotte.
  • When driving your car to the Des Moines International Airport (DSM), there are several places where you can park. You'll have your choice of parking at the airport or in an economy lot about a mile away. The economy lot provides transportation from the lot to the airport.
  • The Phoenix Sky Train provides free transportation in and around the airport. It will take you to different terminals/concourses and on to the parking garages and the car rental lot.
  • You can withdraw money while at either the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) or the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) from an ATM machine. At the Des Moines Airport, there is one on the lower level of the terminal and another close to the departure gates. While you're at the Phoenix Airport, you can access ATM machines in a number of places around the airport including Terminals 2, 3, and 4, both pre-security and post-security.
  • For convenience, the Des Moines Airport has airport ticketing kiosks near the airline counters. This means that you don't have to actually talk to an agent. Many of the airlines also offer curbside check-in when you're dropped off at the airport.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl

 
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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I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

10.0 Excellentkelly, Jul 2026
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I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Absolute disaster. Rude, uncooperative staff. Staff ignores and pretends you don’t exist when you are asking them a question. Erroneous departure gate and baggage claim information. Equipment not working for purchase of drinks. Overly expensive baggage check-in fees. Overly crowded. Dirty airplane. Passengers coughing incessantly as if they were being gassed. Circled airport in flight several times and waited on the tarmac for 1.5 hours. The worst experience ever. Consider another industry. The travel industry is not for you.

The flight was mostly on time, smooth and deplaning was quick. Baggage was really quick at the claim. Comfort was so-so and I paid for economy plus. It was still too crowded and why was a family of 5 scattered all around the plane?

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

The plane was delayed 2 hours. The wifi did not work. The seat in first class was not comfortable because the bottom felt like it lost all of its padding. And I did not like when the flight attendant made me wait at my seat to use the bathroom and didn't tell me why. If there were too many people using the 1st Class bathroom, she should have told me to go in the back, coach bathrooms. I guess I have to feel fortunate that they found 2 local pilots to still fly the plane tonight after the original pilots ended up at an airport 60 miles away due to high winds.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Boarding crew at the gate were hilarious and made boarding run.

This is a no frills, get it done, efficient airline. The seat is a lawn chair. You better bring your own entertainment. If you want something other than water you need to pay for it. But they will get you to your destination quickly, on time, and then they will turn the flight around and go right back where they came from. Reliably. Couple times a week tops. If it fits into your schedule, you can’t get there cheaper or faster.

A three hour delay to board and then another hour on the tarmac because they couldn't get a tractor? Ugh.

Allegiant canceled the flight. The flight the next day was full. Allegiant did not provide any compensation besides a refund. Last time on Allegiant.

Seats were very uncomfortable and being charged for snacks and water.........

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

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.

I love that I can fly straight to Phoenix/Mesa on Allegiant without any layovers! I bundled my flight to include a couple of different perks, one being I got to pick my seat. I initially picked my seat, and then a week before I flew out, I got a notification I had to pick my seat again, which I did. When I got to the airport, I realized I still didn't have a seat assignment and needed to have the gate agent assign me a seat. What was the purpose of bundling if in the end, I didn't get to pick my seat? Also, bundling didn't include a carry-on so I ended up having to pay $33 extra for that so what would have been a $59 flight ended up being almost $180.

The seats on allegiant airline planes are very basic and don’t have much comfort. After only an hour of flying my butt was hurting a decent amount. But other than that, the crew was definitely entertaining and the flight was very smooth with take off and landing.

We had a 4-hour delay due to a maintenance issue. We boarded, deplaned, then boarded again.

American Airlines is a great dependable airline, on time arrival and departure with polite crew and staff.

Delayed flight due to maintenance and I have had multiple delayed flights due to maintenance in the last month plus

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

My original flight got delayed day of so I had to rebook it from one layover to two layovers. The flight also left earlier which was a slight inconvenience but manageable. Then my first connection flight got delayed 3 separate times for a total of 2 hours delayed, causing me to miss my second connection flight back to Santa Barbara. Now, because of this missed flight, I am missing my college classes that I pay for.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Flight was delayed one hour. Notification to the crowd waiting near the gate was terrible…announcements were unclear and very hard to hear and therefore understand. Frontier does NOT send texts to notify, only email. The reader board over the gate itself was NEVER updated to indicate the gate had been changed. It’s like a bunch of children are running things.

We’ve all seen the YouTube vids of out of control passengers. But this was an instance of a highly aggressive, bully flight attendant. Yelling in the face of a vet with PTSD who was texting their family. And no , we had not yet been instructed to put our phones in airplane mode. My suggestion is that you should pay whatever difference there is in order to avoid Frontier airlines. Additionally, after 3hrs trying to get customer service frontier offered a $25 voucher. I declined. This experience was so traumatic. To be verbally assaulted and abused by a flight attendant that has the power to say “boo” and I miss my flight ( which was to a family member’s funeral ). Frontier is unsafe and I cannot impress enough how much I discourage anyone ( esp those with any kind of disability like PTSD ) flying on Frontier.

We had to wait in line over an hour just to check our bags. It's a good thing we were so early to the airport. Only one clerk was working and the line was around the corner and down the hall. No good. I felt bad for her. Not sure how she kept her sanity with all the upset people. Then we get to our gate and there is no seating. Everyone was standing. Then I realize it is not a gate at all, we still have to be shuttled to our airplane. Ugh. Then we were late taking off and missed a window of opportunity before the airport runways were shut down for some reason. (not frontier's fault the runway shut down.) The seats on the airline are crammed and there is no cushion. Never had a tighter seating arrangement while flying. My 6' 4" husband was absolutely miserable the whole time with knees digging in to the seat in front of him. You think you are getting a good deal on a ticket, and then wham! I had to pay 75 dollars for our checked bags and 75 dollars for a carry on. No other airline does that!!! And also, there is a 40 pound weight limit on checked bags... Would have been cheaper flying with another airline, and I would have at least gotten a snack and drink. Was thankful for the tiny cup of water at least.

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