Philadelphia to Des Moines (PHL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–DSM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 970 miles in approximately 2h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 20 | CR9 | 2h56-3h12 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | CR9 | 3h01 | Oneworld | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 4 | 319, 320 | 2h47 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→DSM | ACY→DSM | LNS→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 46 mi | 58 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 56m | 2h 56m | 2h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
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.
PHL–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to DSM
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Allegiant Air. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to DSM is about 2 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 970 miles (1,560 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY), Lancaster (LNS) and Newark (EWR).