Direct flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines

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Philadelphia

United States

United States

PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

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Des Moines

United States

United States

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

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Distance
969 miles  ·  (1,559 km)
Flight time
2 hours and 44 minutes
Airlines
  • Allegiant
  • American Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Canadair Regional Jet 900
  • Embraer 175

Philadelphia to Des Moines Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from PHL to DSM, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

First PHL-DSM flights start in May

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Best time to visit Des Moines

What is the best time to visit Des Moines?

🥵  Hot Continental

Known for its continental climate, Des Moines features hot, humid summers with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) and cold, snowy winters that often drop below 0°C (32°F). This striking seasonal contrast offers travelers a variety of activities, from summer hiking to winter sports, ensuring year-round appeal.

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The best time to visit Des Moines is from March to November, covering spring, summer, and fall. While summer can be hot, it also sees slightly more rainfall than other seasons.

Airlines flying from Philadelphia to Des Moines

Airline-specific flight schedules from Philadelphia to Des Moines

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Philadelphia PHL to Des Moines DSM. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Allegiant
Allegiant flight schedulefrom Philadelphia to Des Moines

Allegiant flights start in May
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American Airlines
American Airlines flight schedulefrom Philadelphia to Des Moines

American Airlines is a member of Oneworld
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Philadelphia to Des Moines Flights

Flights from PHL to DSM are operated 6 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 10:35 - 22:00. The earliest flight departs at 10:35, the last flight departs at 22:00. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines takes 2 hours and 44 minutes. The flight distance between Philadelphia and Des Moines is 969 miles (or 1,559 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Des Moines?

There is 1 airport in Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

How many flights per week are there from PHL to DSM?

There are 6 flights per week flying from Philadelphia to Des Moines (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

2 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Des Moines.

How far is Des Moines from Philadelphia?

The distance from Philadelphia to Des Moines is 969 miles (1,559 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from PHL airport to DSM airport?

Allegiant and American Airlines are flying nonstop from Philadelphia to Des Moines.

What alliances have direct flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Philadelphia to Des Moines.

What classes are available from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

Aircraft types that fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines:

  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Canadair Regional Jet 900
  • Embraer 175

What is the earliest flight departing from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

The earliest flight departs at 10:35 from Philadelphia and arrives at 12:34 at Des Moines.

What is the latest flight available from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

The latest flight departs at 22:00 from Philadelphia and arrives at 00:05 at Des Moines.

Non-stop flights from PHL to DSM

969 miles (1,559 km)  ·  2h 44m

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