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$66 Find Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

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Cheap Flight Deals from Phoenix to Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Phoenix to Des Moines 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Phoenix to Des Moines

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Phoenix to Des Moines.
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Allegiant Air Logo
3:43 pm - 8:27 pmAZA-DSM
2h 44mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
4:17 pm - 5:12 pmDSM-AZA
2h 55mnonstop
$172Allegiant Air
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Mon, Jun 16 - Sat, Jun 21
American Airlines Logo
12:16 pm - 5:04 pmPHX-DSM
2h 48mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 6:37 amDSM-PHX
3h 02mnonstop
$197American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 9
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 10:25 pmPHX-DSM
2h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 4:45 pmDSM-PHX
3h 05mnonstop
$219Southwest
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, May 27
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 6:30 pmPHX-DSM
9h 15m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:20 pm - 11:41 pmDSM-PHX
5h 21m1 stop
$230Frontier
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Wed, May 21 - Fri, May 23
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 2:03 pmPHX-DSM
5h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 11:07 pmDSM-PHX
7h 44m1 stop
$237Delta
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Fri, Jul 4 - Fri, Jul 11
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 2:03 pmPHX-DSM
5h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:18 am - 5:38 pmDSM-PHX
9h 20m1 stop
$257Delta
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Fri, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 9
United Airlines Logo
5:16 am - 4:18 pmPHX-DSM
9h 02m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:53 amDSM-PHX
4h 53m1 stop
$282United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 5
Frontier Logo
1:17 pm - 6:20 pmPHX-DSM
27h 03m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:20 pm - 12:07 pmDSM-PHX
18h 47m1 stop
$300Frontier
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Thu, May 15 - Mon, May 19
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 10:50 pmPHX-DSM
9h 25m2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 9:10 pmDSM-PHX
7h 45m2 stops
$313Southwest
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Mon, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 11:54 pmPHX-DSM
5h 24m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 12:15 amDSM-PHX
8h 55m2 stops
$323United Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, May 27
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Expert advice for your flight from Phoenix to Des Moines

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

American Airlines offers Main Cabin Extra with early boarding and complimentary drinks.


American Airlines provides high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase on most flights.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, saving costs for travelers with luggage.


Wi-Fi on Southwest allows streaming entertainment; download the app beforehand for access.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Allegiant Air

Allegiant offers priority access with the Total bundle, ensuring early boarding and overhead space.


Allegiant's Trip Flex allows one free flight change, offering flexibility for a fee.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Phoenix to Des Moines flights

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

What is the cheapest Phoenix to Des Moines flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Phoenix to Des Moines.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Phoenix to Des Moines cost $104 and was between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Des Moines (DSM). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $104.

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

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

For Phoenix to Des Moines, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Des Moines back to Phoenix, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix to Des Moines, 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 Phoenix to Des Moines is October, where tickets cost $288 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $507 and $407 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix to Des Moines, 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 Phoenix to Des Moines, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$66
Flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway to Des Moines

When to book flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Phoenix to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

  • What is the cheapest flight from Phoenix to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines was $66 for a one-way ticket and $172 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Phoenix and on arrival in Des Moines.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Phoenix to Des Moines?

    On your way to Des Moines, you’ll fly out from one of these Phoenix airports: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway or Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. You’ll be landing at Des Moines.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    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 Phoenix to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Phoenix with another airline.

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

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

Prefer to fly direct from Phoenix to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from Phoenix to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Phoenix to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Allegiant Air

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Phoenix

Monday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Allegiant Air

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Top 5 airlines serving from Phoenix to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Phoenix to Des Moines. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Phoenix to Des Moines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

They boarded passengers that sat in the back of the plane first, making boarding very efficient.

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.

The worst flying experience ever 3 delays. No accommodations. Had to deboard the plane after being delayed.

Posted a 20minute delay but didn’t delay at all. Caused boarding issues and confusion. Also, didn’t release baggage. Took over an hour and 20 minutes to get luggage.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Wonderful crew and early arrival to our destination. It was so nice to have free wifi access and movies too. Thank you!

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

Service in first class no longer exists on American Airlines .

My seat was very worn. Otherwise I had an excellent flight

Boarding can be more efficiently done by having the back row passengers board first. This way, the other people do the have to wait for front row passengers to load their luggage in the overhead cabins. Food is simply pathetic for the price I paid. Cleanliness is simply poor; my seat was full of crumps.

Always a great flight on AA. PHX to DFW and vise versa is always going to be a pretty full flight but the crew handles it phenomenally.

also wi-fi never worked attendant said satellite coverage is spotty over water ..... but we were over land!

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

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