Flying from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) taking off from either of these.
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport flight.
The timezone in Des Moines is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Phoenix. Des Moines International Airport is located in Des Moines.
You can choose from 21 direct services a week between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM). This is the most popular route when departing from Phoenix.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Phoenix to DSM. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
March is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll have your pick of carriers that operate direct flights from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport leaving from PHX. Get on board with any of these:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between PHX and DSM is American Airlines.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is American Airlines.
Located around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PHX land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
You can book a direct Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) plane ticket out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Work out whether leaving from AZA works best for your plans.
From AZA, direct flights from Phoenix to DSM are available with Allegiant Air.
On the AZA to DSM route, Allegiant Air is the go-to airline for most travellers.
The top carrier for punctuality is Allegiant Air. Its Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines International Airport flights land as planned 67.16% of the time.
AZA is around 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Phoenix to DSM flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport:
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing right on cue.
AZA is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near DSM and get cosy, quick:
The address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
Des Moines International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Des Moines. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
$74 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport. A return flight starts from $149. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Phoenix to DSM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Plan your visit to Des Moines in December for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Phoenix to DSM plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Des Moines to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Des Moines
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Des Moines right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Des Moines International Airport:
Your visit to Des Moines isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Science Centre of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theatre and State Historical Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Des Moines will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south of Des Moines, a visit to Kansas City will keep you busy. Start with attractions like National WWI Museum and Memorial, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and Union Station - 2017.
Omaha is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres west of Des Moines. No trip is complete without experiencing Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.
