Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Chicago
- 6h 45m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $182
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 971 mi (1,562 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
6h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $182
Via Washington
6h 46m
with the connection
Des Moines to Washington
flight 2h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Ronald Reagan National. Departure to Philadelphia: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Philadelphia
flight 1h 11m
Via Atlanta
7h 15m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $310
Via Boston
7h 24m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $581
Via New York
14h 49m
with the connection
Des Moines to New York
flight 2h 38m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Philadelphia: LaGuardia.
New York to Philadelphia
flight 9h 11m
two ticketsfrom $220
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Des Moines to cities closest to Philadelphia
Des Moines to New York
New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 38m
from $98
Des Moines to Washington
Washington: 124 mi (199 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 35m
Des Moines to Boston
Boston: 270 mi (435 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 45m
from $490
Des Moines to Chicago
Chicago: 664 mi (1,068 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 40m
from $108
Des Moines to Atlanta
Atlanta: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 9m
from $261
Des Moines to Tampa
Tampa: 928 mi (1,494 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 43m
To Philadelphia from cities closest to Des Moines
Minneapolis to Philadelphia
Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 42m
from $121
St Louis to Philadelphia
St Louis: 273 mi (439 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 11m
from $187
Milwaukee to Philadelphia
Milwaukee: 309 mi (497 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 11m
Chicago to Philadelphia
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 5m
from $88
Indianapolis to Philadelphia
Indianapolis: 411 mi (661 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 53m
Louisville to Philadelphia
Louisville: 476 mi (766 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
Via Chicago: 1h 40m to the connection, 2h 5m after it, about 6h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $182. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Des Moines and Philadelphia?
Chicago (6h 45m total), Washington (6h 46m total), Atlanta (7h 15m total), Boston (7h 24m total) and New York (14h 49m total).
How far is Philadelphia from Des Moines?
971 mi (1,562 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.