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How to get from Des Moines to Phoenix

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Denver: about 7h 4m including the connection. Other options: via Las Vegas, Dallas, Los Angeles and Chicago. Two tickets from $148.

Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix

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Best fares from Des Moines to Phoenix

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $94 18 January 2027, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $94 18 January 2027, G4 Cheapest in the next 7 days $154 13 November, Fri Cheapest weekend departure $154 Fri, 13 November 2026 Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $94

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver
7h 4m
two tickets, via Chicago
$148
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,153 mi (1,856 km)
fastest
Via Denver
7h 4m
with the connection
Des Moines to Denver flight 2h
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Phoenix flight 2h 4m
two ticketsfrom $387
Via Las Vegas
7h 30m
with the connection
Des Moines to Las Vegas flight 3h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Phoenix flight 1h 15m
Via Dallas
7h 59m
with the connection
Des Moines to Dallas flight 2h 14m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Phoenix: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Phoenix flight 2h 45m
two ticketsfrom $202
Via Los Angeles
8h 28m
with the connection
Des Moines to Los Angeles flight 4h 3m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Phoenix: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Phoenix flight 1h 25m
two ticketsfrom $258
Via Chicago
8h 35m
with the connection
Des Moines to Chicago flight 1h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Phoenix flight 3h 55m
two ticketsfrom $148

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Phoenix?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix?
Via Denver: 2h to the connection, 2h 4m after it, about 7h 4m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $148. 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 Phoenix?
Denver (7h 4m total), Las Vegas (7h 30m total), Dallas (7h 59m total), Los Angeles (8h 28m total) and Chicago (8h 35m total).
How far is Phoenix from Des Moines?
1,153 mi (1,856 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.