Direct flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines PHL → DSM
Allegiant Air and American Airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM), 1–2 times a week. The flight takes about 2h 30m and covers 969 miles (1,560 km). Arrivals run on time 78.0% at PHL and 74.5% at DSM — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Schedule data from 15 August 2026.
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Departure Schedule typical week
Typical weekly schedule · 2 flights per week · Updated 15d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
Yes, Allegiant Air and American Airlines operate nonstop flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM).
Which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
Allegiant Air, American Airlines operate nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
The nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines takes ~2h 30m (approximately 1560 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines operate 1–2×/week — 2 flights per week.
What is the on-time performance for flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
Arrivals run on time 78.0% at PHL and 74.5% at DSM — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
Direct flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines operate on Thursday and Sunday.
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