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Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Des Moines flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• American Airlines
• Allegiant Air

Flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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
• Allegiant Air: a checked bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $199 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $289 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 60% on the Philadelphia to Des Moines route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $216 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $537, a difference of $321. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Des Moines flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are Iowa Events Center, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:33 am and lands at 1:33 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 11:45 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $329. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines takes 3h 00m, covering 969 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.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 4h 37m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 57m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Payless
· Budget
· Alamo
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines range from $211 to $436, with an average of $329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $211 counts as a good deal.

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