Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Providence?

Flights from Des Moines to Providence usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Providence-TFGreen (PVD).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Providence?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Providence.

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Providence pass through?

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Providence most commonly connect through: • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 36% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 14% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Providence?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Des Moines to Providence. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $507, a difference of $124. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Providence?

Some of the most popular sights in Providence are Rhode Island Convention Center, Rhode Island School of Design and Providence Performing Arts Center. These are among the most viewed places in Providence on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Providence?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Providence takes 00m, covering 1,144 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Providence?

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.

Have flight prices from Des Moines to Providence changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $334 to $1,275. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Providence looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Providence are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $304.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Providence?

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 51m, compared with 5h 04m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 42m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Providence?

Providence is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD)?

Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Dollar • Budget • Alamo • Thrifty

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Providence flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Providence range from $383 to $521, with an average of $446 over the past 12 months. Anything below $383 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Providence?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Providence typically range from $383 to $521. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $334, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Providence?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Providence. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Providence?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Providence at $336 round-trip. •March ($616) and August ($612) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 83% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Providence?

United Airlines ($334) and Delta ($339) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Providence according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Providence?

Chicago Midway (MDW) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Providence route. 36% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MDW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Providence?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $424. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Providence which airport offers the shortest layover?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Providence layovers at 2h 48m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

1:15 pm - 9:25 pmDSM Des Moines-PVD Providence-TFGreen

7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:35 pm - 9:25 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-DSM Des Moines

5h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$334United Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Tue, Dec 29

6:11 pm - 11:30 pmDSM Des Moines-PVD Providence-TFGreen

4h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:30 am - 9:55 amPVD Providence-TFGreen-DSM Des Moines

5h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$339Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

6:00 am - 1:56 pmDSM Des Moines-PVD Providence-TFGreen

6h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:46 am - 1:28 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-DSM Des Moines

8h 42m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$344American Airlines

Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Dec 29

8:00 am - 6:53 pmDSM Des Moines-PVD Providence-TFGreen

9h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:20 am - 10:46 amPVD Providence-TFGreen-DSM Des Moines

6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$344United Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Thu, Dec 31

6:11 pm - 11:30 pmDSM Des Moines-PVD Providence-TFGreen

4h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:30 am - 11:56 amPVD Providence-TFGreen-DSM Des Moines

7h 26m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$344Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

9:30 am - 3:34 pmDSM Des Moines-PVD Providence-TFGreen

5h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:32 am - 8:33 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-DSM Des Moines

12h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$344United Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

1:58 pm - 10:59 pmDSM Des Moines-PVD Providence-TFGreen

8h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia

5:46 am - 1:28 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-DSM Des Moines

8h 42m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$349American Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 29

6:11 pm - 11:30 pmDSM Des Moines-PVD Providence-TFGreen

4h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:30 am - 9:55 amPVD Providence-TFGreen-DSM Des Moines

5h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$369Delta

Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28

7:10 pm - 7:55 amDSM Des Moines-PVD Providence-TFGreen

11h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Baltimore/Washington

1:45 pm - 11:05 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-DSM Des Moines

10h 20m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$414Southwest

Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Dec 29

6:00 am - 4:50 pmDSM Des Moines-PVD Providence-TFGreen

9h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:40 pm - 11:35 pmPVD Providence-TFGreen-DSM Des Moines

5h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Providence? 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 Providence departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Providence?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Providence. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Providence? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Providence, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Providence at $336 round-trip.
•March ($616) and August ($612) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 83% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Providence?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Providence.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Providence?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Providence takes 00m, covering 1,144 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Providence?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Providence flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Providence range from $383 to $521, with an average of $446 over the past 12 months. Anything below $383 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Providence changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $334 to $1,275. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Providence looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Providence are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $304.
What car rental options are available at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD)?
Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Providence?
Flights from Des Moines to Providence usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Providence-TFGreen (PVD).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Providence pass through?
One-stop flights from Des Moines to Providence most commonly connect through:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Providence?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Des Moines to Providence. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $507, a difference of $124.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Providence?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 51m, compared with 5h 04m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 42m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Providence?
Providence is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Providence?
Some of the most popular sights in Providence are Rhode Island Convention Center, Rhode Island School of Design and Providence Performing Arts Center. These are among the most viewed places in Providence on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $383, about $124 less than Friday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Providence trip for January. Fares historically average $336 round-trip in that month - typically $280 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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