Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to Philadelphia vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
DSM - PHL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
DSM - PHL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
DSM - PHL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-11-09
DSM - PHL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-11-11
DSM - PHL
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-11-13
DSM - PHL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
Des Moines to Philadelphia flight facts
Distance
970 mi
1,561 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Philadelphia
PHL · Philadelphia Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Des Moines - New York · New York is 89 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Des Moines - Baltimore · Baltimore is 90 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Omaha - Philadelphia · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - Washington · Washington is 126 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Kansas City - Philadelphia · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DSM - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DSM - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DSM - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
DSM - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DSM - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DSM - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 25,000 Pts + $31.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Galloway (United States)
Seaview Hotel
From 12,000 Pts or $209
New Brunswick, NJ (USA)
Home2 Suites by Hilton New Brunswick
From 40,000 Pts or $120
Philadelphia (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
From Pts or $734
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Philadelphia depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia.
Des Moines and Philadelphia are about 970 miles (1,561 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 970-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Philadelphia: Philadelphia Intl (PHL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Philadelphia, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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