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

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 am and lands at 9:30 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 11:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

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

A nonstop flight from Phoenix to Des Moines takes 2h 50m, covering 1,150 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 Phoenix to Des Moines range from $300 to $486, with an average of $405 over the past 12 months. Anything below $300 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $405 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $260 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $412 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Phoenix to Des Moines flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Phoenix to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines may depart from several airports in Phoenix area, including Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA), Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal (SCF). Flights usually arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Phoenix to Des Moines. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $357 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $492, a difference of $135.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• American Airlines
• Allegiant Air
• Southwest

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 27m, compared with 6h 08m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 57m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Phoenix to Des Moines 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
• JetBlue: 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.