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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.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
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.
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.

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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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).
There is 1 airport in Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
There are 6 flights per week flying from Philadelphia to Des Moines (as of April 2026).
2 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Des Moines.
The distance from Philadelphia to Des Moines is 969 miles (1,559 kilometers).
Allegiant and American Airlines are flying nonstop from Philadelphia to Des Moines.
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Philadelphia to Des Moines.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines:
The earliest flight departs at 10:35 from Philadelphia and arrives at 12:34 at Des Moines.
The latest flight departs at 22:00 from Philadelphia and arrives at 00:05 at Des Moines.
969 miles (1,559 km) · 2h 44m
10:57
13:01
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 5165
American Airlines
Canadair Regional Jet 900
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J
F
10:59
13:03
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 5165
American Airlines
Canadair Regional Jet 900
Y
W
J
F
10:59
13:03
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 5165
American Airlines
Canadair Regional Jet 900
Y
W
J
F
11:06
13:10
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 5165
American Airlines
Canadair Regional Jet 900
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J
F
19:58
21:58
American Airlines
Oneworld
AA 4406
American Airlines
Embraer 175
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F
20:47
22:31
Allegiant
G4 2059
Allegiant
Airbus A320-100/200
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F
20:47
22:31
Allegiant
G4 434
Allegiant
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
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J
F
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