Philadelphia to Des Moines 🇺🇸
Cheapest fare
$187
Fastest
3h 30m
Direct from
No direct
Dates tracked
3
Cheapest fare
$187
Sat, Oct 31 · 1 stop · 3h 30m · Southwest Airlines
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Cheapest day to fly
Saturday
Averages $187, vs $231 on Thursdays.
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This flight to Des Moines costs you 12h 28m of work.
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Airlines on this route
Southwest Airlines
from $187 · 3 dates
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About Des Moines
The Des Moines metropolitan area, officially known as the Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is located at the confluence of the Des Moines River and the Raccoon River. Des Moines serves as the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Iowa. The metro area consists of six counties in central Iowa: Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison, Guthrie, and Jasper.
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All dates
Every fare, by date
| Departs | Return | Airline | Stops | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | Mon, Nov 2 | Southwest Airlines | 1 stop | $205 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Mon, Nov 2 | Southwest Airlines | 1 stop | $187 |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Mon, Dec 28 | Southwest Airlines | 1 stop | $231 |
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Philadelphia to Des Moines: answers
How much is a flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines?+
The cheapest fare we see right now is $187 round trip on Sat, Oct 31 with Southwest Airlines.
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines?+
We haven't seen a direct fare recently; the best options have 1+ stop.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines?+
The fastest itinerary we track takes about 3h 30m door to door.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines?+
Saturday departures are the cheapest on average right now, Thursday the most expensive.
