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$154 Find cheap flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines

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Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to Des Moines (PIT-DSM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh 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.
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6:15 am - 9:29 amPIT-DSM
4h 14m1 stop
4:10 pm - 10:30 pmDSM-PIT
5h 20m1 stop
$236Delta
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Wed, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 24
6:13 pm - 9:38 pmPIT-DSM
4h 25m1 stop
4:20 pm - 11:50 pmDSM-PIT
6h 30m1 stop
$273American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 19
6:00 am - 9:29 amPIT-DSM
4h 29m1 stop
2:14 pm - 10:36 pmDSM-PIT
7h 22m1 stop
$286Delta
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Wed, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 2
4:49 pm - 11:37 pmPIT-DSM
7h 48m1 stop
4:02 pm - 11:57 pmDSM-PIT
6h 55m1 stop
$293American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 15
6:05 pm - 10:23 pmPIT-DSM
5h 18m1 stop
6:30 pm - 12:10 amDSM-PIT
4h 40m1 stop
$296Delta
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Fri, Jul 19 - Mon, Jul 22
6:00 pm - 9:49 pmPIT-DSM
4h 49m1 stop
6:37 pm - 11:54 pmDSM-PIT
4h 17m1 stop
$348United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Mon, May 20
6:08 pm - 9:41 pmPIT-DSM
4h 33m1 stop
1:07 pm - 8:02 pmDSM-PIT
5h 55m1 stop
$353American Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Sat, Jun 1
7:00 am - 10:27 amPIT-DSM
4h 27m1 stop
8:00 am - 1:11 pmDSM-PIT
4h 11m1 stop
$376United Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Mon, May 27
6:20 am - 9:29 pmPIT-DSM
16h 09m2 stops
3:25 pm - 8:56 pmDSM-PIT
4h 31m1 stop
$527United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 2
6:00 pm - 9:49 pmPIT-DSM
4h 49m1 stop
6:37 pm - 11:35 amDSM-PIT
15h 58m2 stops
$540United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Mon, May 20

Flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Pittsburgh to Des Moines, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Pittsburgh, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Des Moines is February, where tickets cost $324 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of tickets is $566 and $545 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Pittsburgh to Des Moines, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 27 days before departure.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Pittsburgh to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Pittsburgh to Des Moines was $154 for a one-way ticket and $236 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    When flying out of Pittsburgh you will be using Pittsburgh. You will be landing at Des Moines, also known as Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $389 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $450 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh with another airline. Booking your flights between Pittsburgh and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Pittsburgh to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10966 reviews
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
8.2boarding
7.4food
7.9comfort
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

10.0 ExcellentKellie, Apr 2024ANC - SEA
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

It was a good flight. Of course it was full, but it went well.

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Flight from PHL to PHX arrived 50 minutes early and a gate was available. First class flight attendant Stephanie was very friendly and polite. Sanitizing wipes should be provided with meals in addition to refresher towels.

flight delayed so missed connection and this had to rebook for next day

Flight departed PHL one hour late due to late arrival of aircraft. On board services were okay. First class menu does not offer any new items; same desserts (cheese & crackers or Mango sorbet). At least there were no credit card promotions during the flight.

After sitting on plane for 7+ hours, flight was canceled. And to makes matters worse, my suitcase is in baggage hell!

Terrible Ticketing and Check in process. I learned that AA unilaterally cancelled my premium seating from PHL to CLT and from CLT to JAN. They did, however, refund my money, but my seating was subsequently severely downgraded. They didn’t have a seat for my unless I paid for it! Not cool! Consequently, Check-in took 45 min. AA is usually great, but this was my worst experience with AA ever. Appalling they they arbitrarily cancel my seats threatening loss of flight if I didn’t pay for a seat!!!! -John

We liked quick boarding and on time departure. Seats were very uncomfortable.

Great flight. Quick boarding and departure. No problems. Flight crew were very friendly and professional.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Pittsburgh to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/11Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 35mPIT-DSM
$154
5/11Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 54mPIT-DSM
$283

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Pittsburgh - Des Moines Flights

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Pittsburgh (PIT)United States

Destination:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

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