Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM): Allegiant Air and American Airlines. The two airports are 969 miles (1,559 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Chicago and Detroit and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from PHL to DSM
- Allegiant AirNot in an alliance
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book PHL to DSM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
PHL to DSM with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then Allegiant Air
- Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
PHL to DSM: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHL to DSM?
Allegiant Air and American Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM).
How far is Philadelphia from Des Moines by plane?
Philadelphia (PHL) and Des Moines (DSM) are 969 miles (1,559 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PHL to DSM award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does PHL to DSM cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PHL to DSM with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Philadelphia and Des Moines?
The most direct connections are through Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW), Washington (DCA) and Nashville (BNA). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Chicago.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.