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$119 Find Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pittsburgh to Des Moines

Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 31
Allegiant Air Logo
1:07 pm - 6:25 pmPIT-DSM
6h 18m1 stop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:30 am - 10:44 pmDSM-PIT
15h 14m1 stop
$219Allegiant Air
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Thu, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
6:53 am - 10:53 amPIT-DSM
5h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:58 pmDSM-PIT
5h 58m1 stop
$237American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 12:23 pmPIT-DSM
4h 38m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:48 pmDSM-PIT
9h 48m2 stops
$242United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 29 - Sat, Aug 30
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 10:50 pmPIT-DSM
7h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 8:25 pmDSM-PIT
10h 50m2 stops
$283Southwest
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Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
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12:21 pm - 11:27 pmPIT-DSM
12h 06m1 stop
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2:54 pm - 7:07 amDSM-PIT
15h 13m2 stops
Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
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12:21 pm - 11:27 pmPIT-DSM
12h 06m1 stop
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9:37 pm - 7:07 amDSM-PIT
8h 30m1 stop
Thu, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
7:04 am - 10:39 amPIT-DSM
4h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 11:46 pmDSM-PIT
7h 21m2 stops
$312United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 27
United Airlines Logo
10:49 am - 5:14 pmPIT-DSM
7h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:33 pm - 11:44 pmDSM-PIT
9h 11m2 stops
$317United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 15
Southwest Logo
5:50 pm - 11:30 pmPIT-DSM
6h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:45 pm - 9:15 pmDSM-PIT
3h 30m1 stop
$339Southwest
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Fri, Aug 29 - Sat, Aug 30
Southwest Logo
12:45 pm - 8:20 pmPIT-DSM
8h 35m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 8:25 pmDSM-PIT
10h 50m2 stops
$342Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Pittsburgh to Des Moines flights

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 round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Des Moines on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Pittsburgh to Des Moines. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost $336 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $595 and $457 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Des Moines, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Pittsburgh to Des Moines

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 $119 for a one-way ticket and $219 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, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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 $356 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 $362 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.

Reviews of the 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7981 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

2.0 MediocreGim, Jul 2025BGM - DTW
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

Flight was delayed and after being in the airport for like seven hours, it was canceled.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

Overall very good, only complaint I have is the crew from CLT to SAT could have collected trash sooner.

Above and beyond effort from this crew in a tough situation. So helpful and understanding. Thank you!

We started with trouble checking in 24 hours early. Then my husband did not get his TSA precheck. Finally flight delayed due to no crew. I know things happen

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

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