PIT - DSM

$161 Find Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Pittsburgh to Des Moines departing on 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Pittsburgh to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Pittsburgh to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$297
Overall average: $380
Delta
Sat 2/21Sat 2/28
PIT - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$161
Typical prices: $164-$315
Delta
Sat 4/11
PIT - DSM • 1 stop
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Delta
Cheapest • from $297 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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October
Cheapest • 35% price drop
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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

Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
Delta Logo
6:19 am - 10:09 am
PIT
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DSM
4h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:24 am - 12:41 pm
DSM
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PIT
6h 17m
1 stop
$297Delta
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 10:17 am
PIT
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DSM
4h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:47 pm - 10:46 pm
DSM
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PIT
3h 59m
1 stop
$321Delta
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 10:55 am
PIT
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DSM
6h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 6:30 pm
DSM
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PIT
11h 20m
2 stops
$331Southwest
Sun, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 28
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:53 am
PIT
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DSM
4h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:51 pm
DSM
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PIT
3h 56m
1 stop
$342United Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 28
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 2:27 pm
PIT
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DSM
9h 17m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:51 pm
DSM
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PIT
3h 56m
1 stop
$347United Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 28
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 11:35 pm
PIT
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DSM
9h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 6:30 pm
DSM
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PIT
11h 20m
2 stops
$364Southwest
Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 22
United Airlines Logo
8:51 am - 2:24 pm
PIT
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DSM
6h 33m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:09 pm
DSM
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PIT
4h 09m
1 stop
$367United Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Thu, Mar 19
United Airlines Logo
8:51 am - 1:23 pm
PIT
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DSM
5h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 4:50 pm
DSM
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PIT
10h 20m
2 stops
$372United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:53 am
PIT
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DSM
4h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 11:15 pm
DSM
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PIT
6h 51m
2 stops
$374United Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 1:15 pm
PIT
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DSM
8h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 11:40 pm
DSM
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PIT
6h 20m
2 stops
$377Southwest
Booking Insights

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 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 $256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $536 and $501 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$161
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% 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 $161 for a one-way ticket and $297 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 oneworld 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 $366 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $417 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8126 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Simon, Jan 2026
LAX - JFK
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

This flight captain and crew were amazing, started ahead of time of departure and reached 30 mins before arrival time. Amazing!

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

The Phildalphia to Allentown portion was a BUS, not a plane. All was as expected.

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

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