Direct flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
23 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from DSM to PHX.
Flight time: about 2h38m nonstop
Flying back? Phoenix → Des Moines · 17 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Des Moines local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest SKW6187 | 5:06a | 3h | Mon |
| American AAL1795 | 5:06a | 2h44m | Tue–Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6271 | 5:30a | 1h50m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1833 | 2:00p | 2h38m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1849 | 2:15p | 2h27m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6262 | 2:17p | 2h31m | Sun |
| American AAL3019 | 2:30p | 2h38m | Mon–Sat |
| American ENY4138 | 5:39p | 2h45m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4995 | 6:29p | 2h59m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
American
SouthwestOther airports near Des Moines with nonstops to Phoenix
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| CID — Cedar RapidsAmerican | 103 mi | 16 |
| OMA — OmahaAmerican, Southwest | 117 mi | 36 |
The route
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Nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) has 23 nonstop flights a week to Phoenix (PHX), operated by American and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of DSM and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Phoenix?
The nonstop flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) takes about 2h38m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines to Phoenix?
Driving from Des Moines to Phoenix takes about 21h 23m behind the wheel — roughly 1,399 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h38m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Phoenix to Des Moines?
Yes — 17 nonstop flights a week from Phoenix (PHX) back to Des Moines (DSM) on American and Southwest, based on recently observed departures.