Des Moines to Philadelphia flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Des Moines to Philadelphia is €103 with Allegiant Air (checked on 6 Nov 2026).
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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The lowest fare we observed for each month. Open a month to see its days, then pick your outbound and return. A day with no price is one we will search for you.
One-way fare
- 7 Jan€180
- 8 Jan€172
- 11 Jan€118
- 21 Jan€147
- 22 Jan€139
- 24 Jan€164
- 25 Jan€103
- 28 Jan€185
- 29 Jan€128
- Lowest observed
- €103, departing 25 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 25Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
- Typical journey time
- 12h 57m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Des Moines to Philadelphia. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 1,562 km
- Typical journey time
- 12h 57m
- Airlines seen
- Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines
- Alternative airports
- TTN
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Des Moines, city gazetteer reference point (41.5868, -93.6250): ≈ 6 km.
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → Philadelphia, city gazetteer reference point (39.9523, -75.1638): ≈ 11 km.
- Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) → Philadelphia, city gazetteer reference point (39.9523, -75.1638): ≈ 47 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Des Moines to Philadelphia: January 2027, from €103 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | €150 | 5 |
| January 2027 | €103 | 9 |
| February 2027 | €118 | 5 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Des Moines to Philadelphia: Monday, from €103 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €103 | 6 |
| Thursday | €147 | 9 |
| Friday | €128 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Des Moines to Philadelphia by days until departure (61 days or more): €103 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €159 | 3 |
| 31 to 60 days | €150 | 5 |
| 61 days or more | €103 | 16 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Des Moines to Philadelphia: Allegiant Air, from €103 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | €103Jan 25, 2027 | 17 |
| Frontier Airlines | €183Apr 4, 2027 | 6 |
| Southwest Airlines | €209Mar 25, 2027 | 3 |
| Delta Air Lines | €213Mar 25, 2027 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €103, found on 6 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
Cheapest month from Des Moines to Philadelphia: January 2027, from €103 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines.
How long does the flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia take?
Across the 21 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 15h 13m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Des Moines to Philadelphia fares were non-stop?
None of the 21 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
Cheapest day of the week from Des Moines to Philadelphia: Monday, from €103 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
Cheapest airline from Des Moines to Philadelphia: Allegiant Air, from €103 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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