How many flights depart from Des Moines to Pennsylvania on average per week?

21 flights are operational weekly from Des Moines to Pennsylvania as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Pennsylvania?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Pennsylvania from Des Moines according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Pennsylvania. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Pennsylvania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Des Moines to Pennsylvania on average per day?

The number of flights available between Des Moines and Pennsylvania is 3 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 1:00PM, with 66% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Pennsylvania

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

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Pennsylvania refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Pennsylvania?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Pennsylvania as of September 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Pennsylvania.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Pennsylvania?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:43 am - 12:05 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

2h 22mnonstop

12:55 pm - 2:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 47mnonstop

$68Allegiant Air

Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22

8:43 am - 12:05 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

2h 22mnonstop

12:55 pm - 2:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 47mnonstop

$71Allegiant Air

Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22

3:54 pm - 7:21 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

38h 27m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:55 pm - 2:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 47mnonstop

$218Multiple Airlines

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3:54 pm - 5:04 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

36h 10m2 stops Fort Lauderdale San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

12:55 pm - 2:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 47mnonstop

$228Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22

1:15 pm - 9:00 pmDSM Des Moines-PIT Pittsburgh

6h 45m1 stop Philadelphia

8:27 pm - 12:26 amPIT Pittsburgh-DSM Des Moines

4h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$309American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

2:01 pm - 9:16 pmDSM Des Moines-PIT Pittsburgh

6h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:37 pm - 12:14 amPIT Pittsburgh-DSM Des Moines

4h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$309American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21

11:27 am - 4:57 pmDSM Des Moines-PIT Pittsburgh

4h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 pm - 9:23 pmPIT Pittsburgh-DSM Des Moines

4h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$309United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17

6:13 am - 1:20 pmDSM Des Moines-PIT Pittsburgh

6h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:17 am - 4:11 pmPIT Pittsburgh-DSM Des Moines

5h 54m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$309Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1

3:11 pm - 8:36 pmDSM Des Moines-PIT Pittsburgh

4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 pm - 9:23 pmPIT Pittsburgh-DSM Des Moines

4h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$329United Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16

6:45 am - 12:02 pmDSM Des Moines-PIT Pittsburgh

4h 17m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:09 pm - 10:38 pmPIT Pittsburgh-DSM Des Moines

6h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$329Delta

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1:58 pm - 5:20 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

2h 22mnonstop

12:22 pm - 2:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 48mnonstop

$142Allegiant Air

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 1

1:58 pm - 5:20 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

2h 22mnonstop

6:10 pm - 7:57 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 47mnonstop

$239Allegiant Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

9:39 am - 1:07 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

14h 28m1 stop Nashville Intl

6:10 pm - 7:57 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 47mnonstop

$401Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

9:39 am - 1:07 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

14h 28m1 stop Nashville Intl

6:10 pm - 7:57 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 47mnonstop

$421Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

1:09 pm - 4:44 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

2h 35mnonstop

7:35 pm - 9:36 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

3h 01mnonstop

$451American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26

3:11 pm - 9:32 pmDSM Des Moines-MDT Harrisburg

5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:25 am - 10:31 amMDT Harrisburg-DSM Des Moines

5h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$459United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

1:30 pm - 7:55 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

5h 25m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:35 pm - 9:36 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

3h 01mnonstop

$461American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26

2:25 pm - 11:50 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

8h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 1:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

8h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$484Southwest

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

3:11 pm - 11:30 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

7h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:55 pm - 11:35 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

5h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$489United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26

2:25 pm - 11:50 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

8h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

1:55 pm - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

9h 05m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway

$489Southwest

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

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Oct 18

DSM8:43 amDes Moines

2h 22m

PHL12:05 pmPhiladelphia

Oct 22

PHL12:55 pmPhiladelphia

2h 47m

DSM2:42 pmDes Moines

$68

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Oct 18

DSM8:43 amDes Moines

2h 22m

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PHL12:55 pmPhiladelphia

2h 47m

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$71

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Oct 18

DSM8:43 amDes Moines

2h 22m

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PHL12:55 pmPhiladelphia

2h 47m

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Oct 28

DSM1:15 pmDes Moines

6h 45m

1 stop

PIT9:00 pmPittsburgh

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PIT8:27 pmPittsburgh

4h 59m

1 stop

DSM12:26 amDes Moines

$309

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Oct 28

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

6h 57m

1 stop

PIT1:57 pmPittsburgh

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PIT5:34 pmPittsburgh

7h 52m

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DSM12:26 amDes Moines

$314

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Oct 15

DSM2:26 pmDes Moines

5h 46m

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PIT8:37 pmPittsburgh

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DSM12:14 amDes Moines

$327

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6:45 am-12:02 pm

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Pennsylvania?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Pennsylvania from Des Moines, with most prices found around $266. If you don’t want to visit Pennsylvania in August, then you should wait until November to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $318.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Pennsylvania?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Pennsylvania is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $338. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $633. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Pennsylvania.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Pennsylvania?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Pennsylvania is in the afternoon. Flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania during this time can be as low as $124. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Pennsylvania is at noon when prices are around $647.

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Pennsylvania flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Pennsylvania from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Pennsylvania for around $325 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Pennsylvania from Des Moines for as low as $177 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Des Moines to Pennsylvania flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Des Moines to Pennsylvania flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$34
Fastest flight time	2h 22m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Pennsylvania	152 airports

The best one-way flight to Pennsylvania from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $34. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Pennsylvania found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $68.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Pennsylvania takes 2h 22m

Direct flights go from Des Moines to Pennsylvania on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 152 airports in Pennsylvania. From Des Moines there are direct flights to Philadelphia (PHL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Pennsylvania

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Pennsylvania?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Pennsylvania refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Pennsylvania?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Pennsylvania as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Pennsylvania?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Pennsylvania.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Pennsylvania?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Des Moines to Pennsylvania?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Des Moines and Pennsylvania, the leading plane model is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900, making up 41.81% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 35.03%, Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 with 10.17%, and Embraer 175 with 4.52%.

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Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $72	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 677 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $118	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,593 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,233 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $225	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,073 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $232	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,199 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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Can I find flights from Des Moines to Pennsylvania with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Pennsylvania from Des Moines which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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