Philadelphia to Des Moines (PHL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Philadelphia to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 38 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and DSM, connecting options are available through 38 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SBN ~4h 19m CLE ~4h 41m OXC ~4h 51m OMA ~4h 58m MKE ~5h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,718
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → DSM
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
58%
Return
DSM → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PHL→DSM LNS→DSM BWI→DSM
Distance from PHL – 58 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Departure OTP 71% – –
Lancaster (LNS) to Des Moines flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Des Moines flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, CLE, OXC, OMA, MKE, PIT, TEB, LGA, MEM, DAL, STL, MHK, HOU, PIE, PBI, MSY, SNA, BNA, DTW, CLT, BWI, MSP, MIA, ATL, ORD, MDW, FLL, DEN, DCA, MCO, IAH, DFW, LAS, PHX, LAX, RSW, AUS and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Nearby alternatives include LNS, BWI and TEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).