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DSMPHXFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$179Delta Air Lines
Fastest3h 4mgate to gate
Options found79flights on this route
Find your flightDSM → PHX
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-1781
17:12
2026-10-30
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
17H :31 M
1 Stop
DEN
· 13h 15m Denver (DEN), United States
08:43
2026-10-31
Phoenix (PHX)Sky Harbor Intl
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$317
Flight DetailsDSM to PHX - 17H :31 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-1781
17:12
2026-10-30
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
21H :25 M
1 Stop
DEN
· 17h 10m Denver (DEN), United States
12:37
2026-10-31
Phoenix (PHX)Sky Harbor Intl
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$317
Flight DetailsDSM to PHX - 21H :25 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-1781
17:12
2026-10-30
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
23H :16 M
1 Stop
DEN
· 19h 00m Denver (DEN), United States
14:28
2026-10-31
Phoenix (PHX)Sky Harbor Intl
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$317
Flight DetailsDSM to PHX - 23H :16 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$179Delta Air Lines19:51
Earliest departure$226American Airlines05:06
Shortest duration$226American Airlines14:30
Night
00:00-05:59
$226American Airlines at 05:06Morning
06:00-11:59
$234United Airlines at 08:00Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$226American Airlines at 14:30Evening
18:00-23:59
$179Delta Air Lines at 19:51
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Des Moines (DSM)
Des Moines
United States
GMT -6
Latitude: 41.534000396728516
Longitude: -93.66310119628906
Phoenix (PHX)
Sky Harbor Intl
United States
GMT -7
Latitude: 33.43429946899414
Longitude: -112.01200103759766
Distance: Des Moines (DSM), United States to Phoenix (PHX), United States - 1,847.15 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).
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How to travel Des Moines to Phoenix
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹21,8223h 4m3 flights
Connecting flight₹17,271Longer, includes a stop76 options
Air distance is about 1,847 km. 3 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Des Moines to Phoenix
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UN
United Airlines Flights
from $23447 flights
Fares from
$234
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
47 in the list above
AM
American Airlines Flights
from $22624 flights
Fares from
$226
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
24 in the list above
DE
Delta Air Lines Flights
from $1798 flights
Fares from
$179
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
3h 4m · American Airlines
First departure of the day
05:06 · American Airlines
Last departure of the day
19:51 · Delta Air Lines
Flight options found
79
Direct / non-stop options
3
Airport codes
Des Moines–DSM, Phoenix–PHX
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 79 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:06 and the last around 19:51. The fastest flight takes about 3h 4m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from $179, Night from $226, Afternoon from $226, Morning from $234. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Des Moines to Phoenix flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Des Moines to Phoenix dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at $179. This can change from week to week.
How far is Des Moines from Phoenix by air?
The direct air distance between Des Moines (DSM) and Phoenix (PHX) is about 1,847 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from DSM to PHX?
Yes. 3 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Des Moines to Phoenix. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Des Moines to Phoenix?
United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Phoenix?
The quickest non-stop Des Moines to Phoenix flight on this page takes about 3h 4m. Non-stop flights here take between 3h 4m and 3h 26m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the cheapest Des Moines to Phoenix flight fare?
The lowest Des Moines to Phoenix fare on this page is $179. Fares on the same dates run up to $1,005, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Des Moines to Phoenix flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:06 and the last around 19:51, local time at Des Moines. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 1,847.15 km.
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Lowest Des Moines to Phoenix airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
$179
30/10/2026
Delta Air Lines
19:51
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$175
07/11/2026
Delta Air Lines
19:51
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$170
06/01/2027
Delta Air Lines
19:51
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Des Moines to Phoenix Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Des Moines and Phoenix is about 1,847 KM. In these results, journey times range from 3h 4m to 29h 24m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Des Moines to Phoenix Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 79 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first departure from Des Moines is at 05:06 and the last is at 19:51. Flights leave from Des Moines and land at Sky Harbor Intl.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Des Moines to Phoenix
Aerial Distance
1,847 KM
Flight Duration
3h 4m - 29h 24m
Airport Codes
Des Moines - DSM, Phoenix - PHX
Total Flights Available
79 flights3 direct76 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:06
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 19:51
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
13 flights1 direct12 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
19 flights0 direct19 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
22 flights1 direct21 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
25 flights1 direct24 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
No flights in this time slot
Airport Information & Terminals
DSM: Des Moines airport. Des Moines airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
PHX: Phoenix airport. Phoenix airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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