Phoenix to Des Moines (PHX–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHX–DSM is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,148 miles in approximately 2h 57m. 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 | 37 | 319, E70, E75 | 2h50-3h12 | Oneworld | AS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 4 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h40 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→DSM | AZA→DSM | TUS→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 22 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 57m | 2h 42m | 2h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
PHX–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to DSM
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to DSM is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA) and Tucson (TUS).