Flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)

Flight Philadelphia(PHL) to Des Moines(DSM)
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Philadelphia International Airport Des Moines International Airport
PHL : Philadelphia , United States DSM : Des Moines , United States
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Philadelphia to Des Moines Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM).

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Flight Schedules Philadelphia to Des Moines

This route is operated by American Airlines. This is the first direct flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 2 hours 49 minutes to 3 hours 11 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
AA5068 10:24 12:14 2h50m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:02 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines is the final flight at 19:39 by American Airlines AA5478.

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From Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Philadelphia to Des Moines
2 hours 49 minutes to 3 hours 11 minutes
From Des Moines to Philadelphia
2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 43 minutes

Distance

From Des Moines to Philadelphia
Approx. 970 miles
Approx. 1,560 Km
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Philadelphia to Des Moines Map

Philadelphia International Airport Philadelphia International Airport
Des Moines International Airport Des Moines International Airport

Type of aircrafts (PHL to DSM)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Embraer 175 *

Bombardier CRJ-700 *

Bombardier CRJ-900 *

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Philadelphia and Des Moines. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Midway (MDW)
PHL 2h0m MDW 1h20m DSM
1h50m 1h15m
Chicago (ORD)
PHL 2h17m ORD 1h11m DSM
1h56m 1h5m
Detroit (DTW)
PHL 1h39m DTW 1h45m DSM
1h33m 1h42m
Reagan (DCA)
PHL 59分 DCA 2h35m DSM
52分 2h21m
St. Louis (STL)
PHL 2h20m STL 1h5m DSM
2h4m 1h5m
Newark (EWR)
PHL 56分 EWR 2h45m DSM
1h5m 2h25m
La Guardia (LGA)
PHL 1h8m LGA 2h59m DSM
1h15m 2h35m
Nashville (BNA)
PHL 2h0m BNA 1h40m DSM
1h56m 1h34m
Minneapolis (MSP)
PHL 2h45m MSP 1h4m DSM
2h26m 1h9m
Charlotte (CLT)
PHL 1h43m CLT 2h14m DSM
1h29m 2h16m

FAQ : Philadelphia to Des Moines

How far is it from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
The distance between Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) is approximately 970 miles(1,560km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Philadelphia(PHL) to Des Moines(DSM)?
Currently, this route is served by American Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Philadelphia to Des Moines Flight Schedules and Des Moines to Philadelphia Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) route?
The Philadelphia – Des Moines route is operated by Embraer 175 , Bombardier CRJ-700 , Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft types.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia to Des Moines?
The time difference between Philadelphia International Airport(Philadelphia) and Des Moines International Airport(Des Moines) is -1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.Philadelphia is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.Des Moines is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.