What percentage of Phoenix to Des Moines flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 34.9% of flights from Phoenix to Des Moines have been direct. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route will typically involve at least one stopover. For those flights that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is two. Therefore, travelers should anticipate that a direct flight might be less common and plan accordingly.

How long is the flight from Phoenix to Des Moines?

A direct flight from Phoenix to Des Moines typically has a median duration of 2 hours and 43 minutes, covering a distance of 1848 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are considerably longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 57 minutes. This significant difference in travel time highlights the convenience of direct routes. Travelers should factor in these duration differences when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Phoenix to Des Moines flights?

Historically, flights from Phoenix to Des Moines are classified as a frequent deal route. This means that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly across the trailing 30 days. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they emerge. Given the consistent activity, an alert could help travelers secure a more favorable price for their journey.

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Phoenix to Des Moines: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

Fares for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines typically range from $119 to $347, with a median price of $181. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and approximately 32% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals for this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines? The most affordable month to fly is July, with a median fare of $137. Following closely is August, where the median fare is $160. You can also find competitive prices in June, with a median fare of $199.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 34.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Phoenix to Des Moines are available, you are more likely to find itineraries that include connections.

A typical journey from Phoenix to Des Moines takes about 9h 25m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1848 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to Des Moines

Regular price: $118 - $354

Prices are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines typically range from $118 to $354. The current lowest deal is $139 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 30-Oct 31.

now $139

Low $118

High $354

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines

The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines is July, with a median price of $137. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $525. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $137

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $525

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to Des Moines

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AZA - Des Moines

Phoenix (AZA) - Des Moines (DSM)

Allegiant Air

$245

$262

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Des Moines

Phoenix (PHX) - Des Moines (DSM)

Frontier Airlines

$534

$370

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AZA - Des Moines

Phoenix (AZA) - Des Moines (DSM)

Allegiant Air

$495

$298

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Des Moines

Phoenix (PHX) - Des Moines (DSM)

Frontier Airlines

$377

$340

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Des Moines

Phoenix (PHX) - Des Moines (DSM)

Frontier Airlines

$362

$277

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Des Moines

Phoenix (PHX) - Des Moines (DSM)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$242

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$534 → $368

31%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$322 → $203

37%

5 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 18

$301 → $201

33%

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

$322 → $227

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines

Phoenix - Des Moines route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Phoenix to Des Moines are below the typical level at $139.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines, with a median price of $137.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 9h 25m.

The typical flight duration from Phoenix to Des Moines is 9 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, with 34.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Allegiant Air is an airline offering direct flights on the Phoenix to Des Moines route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway (AZA)

Cheapest

Consider Phoenix–Mesa Gateway for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines, with prices from $135.

📍 ~42 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$135

Des Moines main airports to arrive at

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International Airport is a convenient choice for direct access to Des Moines and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$135

Airports nearby Des Moines used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Cheapest

Eppley Airfield is a major regional hub offering significantly higher flight frequency and diverse cabin classes.

📍 ~190 km from Des Moines (approximately a 2-hour drive, requires crossing state lines into Nebraska)

💸 Flights from ~$124

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Des Moines

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from Phoenix to Des Moines is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $252. Booking within 7-13 days of departure sees an average price of $354, while waiting until 0-6 days before can result in an average price of $473. This suggests that planning ahead by at least a month can lead to more favorable pricing.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines is considered to be $119 or less. The median price for this route has been observed at $181. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this, with 75% of observed prices being $347 or less. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $119, it represents a particularly strong value.

Across the trailing quarter, July has historically offered the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Des Moines, with a median price of $137. August also presents a good value, with a median price of $160. While June has a median of $199, it was also identified as the most expensive month on average. The annual median price for this route is $181, indicating that July and August are notably below the yearly average.

Phoenix to Des Moines: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

A typical journey from Phoenix to Des Moines takes about 9h 25m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1848 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to Des Moines

Regular price: $118 - $354

Prices are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines typically range from $118 to $354. The current lowest deal is $139 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 30-Oct 31.

now $139

Low $118

High $354

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines

July

Cheapest

Flights from $137

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $525

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to Des Moines

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AZA - Des Moines

Phoenix (AZA) - Des Moines (DSM)

Allegiant Air

$245

$262

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Des Moines

Phoenix (PHX) - Des Moines (DSM)

Frontier Airlines

$534

$370

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AZA - Des Moines

Phoenix (AZA) - Des Moines (DSM)

Allegiant Air

$495

$298

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Des Moines

Phoenix (PHX) - Des Moines (DSM)

Frontier Airlines

$377

$340

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Des Moines

Phoenix (PHX) - Des Moines (DSM)

Frontier Airlines

$362

$277

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - Des Moines

Phoenix (PHX) - Des Moines (DSM)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$242

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$534 → $368

31%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$322 → $203

37%

5 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 18

$301 → $201

33%

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

$322 → $227

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines

Phoenix - Des Moines route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Phoenix to Des Moines are below the typical level at $139.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines, with a median price of $137.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 9h 25m.

The typical flight duration from Phoenix to Des Moines is 9 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, with 34.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Allegiant Air is an airline offering direct flights on the Phoenix to Des Moines route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway (AZA)

Cheapest

Consider Phoenix–Mesa Gateway for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines, with prices from $135.

📍 ~42 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$135

Des Moines main airports to arrive at

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International Airport is a convenient choice for direct access to Des Moines and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$135

Airports nearby Des Moines used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Cheapest

Eppley Airfield is a major regional hub offering significantly higher flight frequency and diverse cabin classes.

Des Moines, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Des Moines

Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

Today’s best flight deals from Phoenix to Des Moines

Phoenix to Des Moines: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to Des Moines

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines

Direct flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to Des Moines

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

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines

Phoenix - Des Moines route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

July is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 9h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Des Moines main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Des Moines used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Des Moines

Best Elite deals to Des Moines

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Des Moines

When is the best time to book flights from Phoenix to Des Moines?

How do I know if a Phoenix to Des Moines flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Des Moines?

What percentage of Phoenix to Des Moines flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Phoenix to Des Moines?

Should I set a price alert for Phoenix to Des Moines flights?

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Phoenix to Des Moines: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to Des Moines

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines

Direct flights from Phoenix to Des Moines

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to Des Moines

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

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines

Phoenix - Des Moines route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

July is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 9h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Des Moines main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Des Moines used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Des Moines

Best Elite deals to Des Moines

Oct 16

Oct 12

Oct 31

Oct 27

Sep 26

Oct 31

Sep 24

Dec 16

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Nov 14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Des Moines

When is the best time to book flights from Phoenix to Des Moines?

How do I know if a Phoenix to Des Moines flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Des Moines?