Des Moines to Phoenix (DSM–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DSM–PHX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,148 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 14 | 319 | 2h56-3h01 | Oneworld | AS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→PHX | CID→PHX | OMA→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 103 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 14 | 52 |
| Flight time | 3h 1m | 3h 18m | 2h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Phoenix.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
DSM–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to PHX
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DSM to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to PHX is about 3 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Dubuque (DBQ).