What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Palm Springs?

United Airlines and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Palm Springs

What airlines fly to Palm Springs?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Allegiant Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Palm Springs from Des Moines according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Palm Springs. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Palm Springs on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Palm Springs Airport?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Palm Springs Airport were last updated today.

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As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Palm Springs Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Palm Springs Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Palm Springs Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Palm Springs Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Palm Springs Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Palm Springs Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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5:00 am - 9:04 amDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

6h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

2:05 pm - 11:30 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

7h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$355American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5

5:00 am - 8:53 amDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

5h 53m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:03 pm - 11:48 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$355American Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 6

5:03 pm - 8:26 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

5h 23m1 stop Denver Intl

11:20 am - 8:32 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

7h 12m1 stop Denver Intl

$355United Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Feb 9

5:22 pm - 8:47 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

12:05 pm - 10:30 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

8h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$355United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

7:00 am - 12:52 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

7h 52m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

1:45 pm - 9:24 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$355Delta

Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 23

7:00 am - 12:52 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

7h 52m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

1:45 pm - 9:24 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$355Delta

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

7:11 am - 12:26 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:56 pm - 11:30 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

7h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$355American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5

5:22 pm - 8:47 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

5:15 am - 12:31 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$355United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

12:15 pm - 7:20 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

9h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Sacramento Intl

10:40 am - 8:40 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

8h 00m2 stops Oakland Denver Intl

$366Southwest

Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Feb 9

7:10 pm - 11:40 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

6h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:55 am - 6:30 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

10h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$366Southwest

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29

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11:31 am - 9:31 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

12h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City

1:50 pm - 9:00 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 10m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$606Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

5:45 am - 4:33 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

12h 48m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City

1:50 pm - 9:00 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 10m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$606Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7

6:00 am - 11:15 amDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

7h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:33 pm - 9:01 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 28m1 stop Denver Intl

$655United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 am - 12:33 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

8h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:25 am - 9:23 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

8h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$661United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

6:41 am - 11:47 amDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

7h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 3:11 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

7h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$661American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6

9:15 am - 12:31 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

10:30 am - 9:23 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

8h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$661United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

6:00 am - 12:33 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

8h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 am - 9:23 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

8h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$661United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

8:03 am - 6:15 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

12h 12m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:41 am - 7:00 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

6h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$666American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

8:03 am - 6:15 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

12h 12m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:34 am - 1:49 pmPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$666American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6

12:25 pm - 9:31 pmDSM Des Moines-PSP Palm Springs

11h 06m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

5:13 pm - 9:42 amPSP Palm Springs-DSM Des Moines

14h 29m2 stops Salt Lake City Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$721Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

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Oct 19

DSM7:10 pmDes Moines

6h 30m

2 stops

PSP11:40 pmPalm Springs

Oct 29

PSP5:55 amPalm Springs

10h 35m

2 stops

DSM6:30 pmDes Moines

$366

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Oct 24

DSM1:20 pmDes Moines

9h 45m

2 stops

PSP9:05 pmPalm Springs

Oct 27

PSP10:45 amPalm Springs

7h 55m

2 stops

DSM8:40 pmDes Moines

$401

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Nov 9

DSM6:40 amDes Moines

9h 25m

2 stops

PSP2:05 pmPalm Springs

Nov 13

PSP10:30 amPalm Springs

9h 35m

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DSM10:05 pmDes Moines

$417

Delta flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs

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Jan 2

DSM6:35 amDes Moines

6h 21m

1 stop

PSP10:56 amPalm Springs

Jan 6

PSP12:40 pmPalm Springs

7h 49m

1 stop

DSM10:29 pmDes Moines

$403

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Jan 2

DSM6:35 amDes Moines

6h 21m

1 stop

PSP10:56 amPalm Springs

Jan 6

PSP6:00 amPalm Springs

7h 57m

2 stops

DSM3:57 pmDes Moines

$408

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Jan 2

DSM6:35 amDes Moines

6h 21m

1 stop

PSP10:56 amPalm Springs

Jan 8

PSP12:40 pmPalm Springs

7h 49m

1 stop

DSM10:29 pmDes Moines

$421

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5:15 am-12:31 pm

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$355

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12:15 pm-7:20 pm

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7:10 pm-11:40 pm

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$366

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Palm Springs?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Palm Springs. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $376. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Palm Springs from Des Moines during February instead. Flights to Palm Springs in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $411.

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Fastest flight time	5h 05m
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The best one-way flight to Palm Springs from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $178. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Palm Springs found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $355.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Palm Springs takes 5h 05m

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How far is Des Moines to Palm Springs by plane?
The distance between Des Moines and Palm Springs is about 1356.2 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 05m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Palm Springs Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Palm Springs Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Palm Springs Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Palm Springs Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Palm Springs Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Palm Springs Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Palm Springs Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Palm Springs Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Palm Springs Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Palm Springs?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to Palm Springs is United Airlines, representing 43% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are American Airlines at 38% and Southwest at 19%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $342	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,251 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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