Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines
Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines
Looking for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines? 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 Philadelphia to Des Moines 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 Philadelphia to Des Moines for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
PHL - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
PHL - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
PHL - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
PHL - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
PHL - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-11-08
PHL - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
Philadelphia to Des Moines 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
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Airports in Philadelphia
PHL · Philadelphia Intl
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - Des Moines · New York is 89 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Baltimore - Des Moines · Baltimore is 90 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Philadelphia - Omaha · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Washington - Des Moines · Washington is 126 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Philadelphia - Kansas City · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Flights Philadelphia - Lincoln · Lincoln is 168 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
PHL - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
PHL - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
PHL - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
PHL - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
PHL - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
PHL - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Philadelphia to Des Moines 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 Philadelphia to Des Moines.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines.
Philadelphia and Des Moines 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.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Departures from Philadelphia: Philadelphia Intl (PHL). Arrivals in Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Des Moines, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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