How to get from Philadelphia to Des Moines: connecting flights, about 7h 9m total

Flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines

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Best fares from Philadelphia to Des Moines

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Cheapest one-way $149 13 February 2027, with a connection Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $149

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington: 7h 9m
two tickets, via Boston: $179
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 971 mi (1,562 km)

fastest

Via Washington

7h 9m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Washington flight 1h 13m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Des Moines: Ronald Reagan National.

Washington to Des Moines flight 2h 56m

Via Chicago

7h 13m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Chicago flight 2h 36m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Des Moines flight 1h 37m

two ticketsfrom $198

Via Atlanta

7h 37m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Atlanta flight 2h 22m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Des Moines flight 2h 15m

Via Boston

7h 54m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Boston flight 1h 29m

Connection of about 3h

Boston to Des Moines flight 3h 25m

two ticketsfrom $179

Via New York

17h 42m

with the connection

Philadelphia to New York flight 11h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Des Moines: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Des Moines flight 3h 17m

two ticketsfrom $303

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 Philadelphia to cities closest to Des Moines

Philadelphia to Minneapolis Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 3m from $155 Philadelphia to St Louis St Louis: 273 mi (439 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 36m from $320 Philadelphia to Milwaukee Milwaukee: 309 mi (497 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 30m from $278 Philadelphia to Chicago Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 36m from $106 Philadelphia to Indianapolis Indianapolis: 411 mi (661 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 16m Philadelphia to Memphis Memphis: 485 mi (781 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 56m

To Des Moines from cities closest to Philadelphia

New York to Des Moines New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 3h 17m from $178 Washington to Des Moines Washington: 124 mi (199 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 56m Boston to Des Moines Boston: 270 mi (435 km) from Philadelphia, flight 3h 25m from $88 Chicago to Des Moines Chicago: 664 mi (1,068 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 37m from $92 Atlanta to Des Moines Atlanta: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 15m Tampa to Des Moines Tampa: 928 mi (1,494 km) from Philadelphia, flight 3h 5m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.

What is the fastest way to fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

Via Washington: 1h 13m to the connection, 2h 56m after it, about 7h 9m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Boston from $179. 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 Philadelphia and Des Moines?

Washington (7h 9m total), Chicago (7h 13m total), Atlanta (7h 37m total), Boston (7h 54m total) and New York (17h 42m total).

How far is Des Moines from Philadelphia?

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.