Can I fly direct from Des Moines to Phoenix?

Historically, approximately 25.4% of flights from Des Moines to Phoenix have been direct. For travelers who prefer not to have layovers, direct options are available. When connecting flights are taken, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that while direct flights exist, connecting flights are also a common option for this route.

How often do cheap flights from Des Moines to Phoenix come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Des Moines to Phoenix come up frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent deal availability. Travelers looking for budget-friendly options can typically find them with regularity. This consistent availability makes it easier to find good value on this particular route.

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Q: How long is the flight from Des Moines to Phoenix?

The median direct flight time from Des Moines to Phoenix is typically 3 hours and 2 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is approximately 5 hours and 36 minutes. The total air distance between the two cities is 1848 kilometers. Travelers should account for the longer travel time if their itinerary includes a layover.

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Des Moines to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

Most itineraries for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix connect at least once, with only 25.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you'll most often find yourself with at least one stop on your journey.

Right now, if you're looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Phoenix, fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $184–$779, with a median of $452. About 26% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal can require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix? The data shows that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $116. Following closely, August also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $135. You might also find good value in June, where the median fare is $178.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Phoenix? A typical journey from Des Moines to Phoenix, including connections, takes about 3h 2m. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights are not direct. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 3h 2m, while connecting flights typically take 8h 54m.

How much is a round trip from Des Moines to Phoenix

Regular price: $168 - $438

Prices for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix is between $168 and $438. The current lowest deal is $189 with Allegiant Air for travel from Jan 9-Jan 15.

now $189

Low $168

High $438

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from DSM to PHX is November, with a median price of $105. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $880. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $105

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $880

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Des Moines to Phoenix

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$361

$274

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$575

$336

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$583

$364

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$298

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$298

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$417

$279

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

$544 → $193

64%

12 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 17

$457 → $213

53%

18 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 30

$438 → $213

51%

25 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 30

$435 → $213

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix

Des Moines - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Des Moines to Phoenix are above the typical level at $189.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix, with a median of $116.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 2m

Direct flights from Des Moines to Phoenix typically take 3 hours and 2 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 25.4% of recent fares from Des Moines to Phoenix are for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air has offered direct flights on the Des Moines to Phoenix route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Phoenix.

📍 ~8 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$115

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway (AZA)

Cheapest

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix.

📍 ~42 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$115

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a major international airport that can serve as an alternative arrival point for Phoenix.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$401

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Jan 06

Phoenix, United States

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$1,009

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Nov 06

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,459

$1,059

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Oct 16

Phoenix, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,429

$1,059

Save $370

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Business Class

From DSM

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Oct 24

Phoenix, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,214

$1,017

Save $197

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Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 13

Phoenix, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,241

$1,017

Save $224

United Airlines

Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 13

Phoenix, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,241

$1,038

Save $203

United Airlines

Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 14

Phoenix, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,241

$1,038

Save $203

United Airlines

Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Nov 16

Phoenix, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,371

$1,074

Save $297

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Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 14

Phoenix, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,171

$1,009

Save $162

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Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Nov 11

Phoenix, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,174

$1,017

Save $157

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Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 14

Phoenix, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,169

$1,017

Save $152

United Airlines

Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 13

Phoenix, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,169

$1,017

Save $152

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $201. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to $414, while booking 60 or more days out can result in an average price of $711. Planning your purchase within the recommended window can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a fare of $184 or less for a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix is considered a good price. The median price for this route over the same period was $452. Prices can vary, with some fares reaching up to $779. Aiming for a ticket at or below the $184 threshold typically indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix, with a median price of $116. August also typically offers lower fares, with a median price of $135. June, while also one of the cheaper months, had a slightly higher median price of $178. The annual median price for this route is $452, so these months represent significant savings.

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Des Moines to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Des Moines to Phoenix

Regular price: $168 - $438

Prices for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix is between $168 and $438. The current lowest deal is $189 with Allegiant Air for travel from Jan 9-Jan 15.

now $189

Low $168

High $438

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix

November

Cheapest

Flights from $105

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $880

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Des Moines to Phoenix

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$361

$274

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$575

$336

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$583

$364

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$298

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$298

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Phoenix

Des Moines (DSM) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$417

$279

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

$544 → $193

64%

12 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 17

$457 → $213

53%

18 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 30

$438 → $213

51%

25 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 30

$435 → $213

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix

Des Moines - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Des Moines to Phoenix are above the typical level at $189.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix, with a median of $116.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 2m

Direct flights from Des Moines to Phoenix typically take 3 hours and 2 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 25.4% of recent fares from Des Moines to Phoenix are for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air has offered direct flights on the Des Moines to Phoenix route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Phoenix.

📍 ~8 km from Des Moines (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$115

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway (AZA)

Cheapest

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix.

📍 ~42 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$115

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a major international airport that can serve as an alternative arrival point for Phoenix.

Phoenix, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,169

$1,017

Save $152

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from Des Moines to Phoenix

Des Moines to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Des Moines to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix

Direct flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Des Moines to Phoenix

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

Popular Airports to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix

Des Moines - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 3h 2m

Connecting flights are dominant

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy Des Moines to Phoenix tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Des Moines to Phoenix?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix?

Can I fly direct from Des Moines to Phoenix?

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Phoenix?

How often do cheap flights from Des Moines to Phoenix come up?

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More routes from Des Moines

Flights to Phoenix from other cities

Des Moines to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Des Moines to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix

Direct flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Des Moines to Phoenix

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

Popular Airports to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix

Des Moines - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 3h 2m

Connecting flights are dominant

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

Jan 06

Nov 06

Oct 16

Oct 24

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 14

Nov 16

Oct 14

Nov 11

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Oct 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy Des Moines to Phoenix tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Des Moines to Phoenix?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix?