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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.

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

• American Airlines
• Allegiant Air
• Southwest

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $299 round-trip via Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), compared to $392 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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) - 2% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Phoenix to Des Moines route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $351 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $497, a difference of $146. 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 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%.

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 Phoenix to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 am and lands at 9:31 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 10:41 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 51m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $391. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Phoenix to Des Moines takes 2h 51m, 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.

One-way fares from Phoenix to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 27m, compared with 6h 09m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 49m 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.

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 Phoenix to Des Moines range from $299 to $476, with an average of $391 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.

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

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue