Direct flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines
16 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from PHL to DSM.
Flight time: about 2h21m nonstop
Schedule change ahead: Allegiant has no flights on this route scheduled for the week of Nov 30–Dec 6 (2 a week now) — per schedules filed Oct 7.
Flying back? Des Moines → Philadelphia · 15 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Philadelphia local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American JIA5478 | 10:42a | 2h24m | Wed, Sat |
| American JIA5478 | 10:45a | 2h24m | Mon |
| American JIA5478 | 10:58a | 2h21m | Tue, Thu |
| American JIA5478 | 11:06a | 2h23m | Fri |
| American JIA5478 | 11:34a | 2h12m | Sun |
| Allegiant AAY462 | 6:24p | 2h34m | Thu |
| American JIA5219 | 7:48p | 2h19m | Wed, Sun |
| American JIA5219 | 7:55p | 2h12m | Fri–Sat |
| American JIA5219 | 8:09p | 2h20m | Mon, Tue, Thu |
| Allegiant AAY462 | 11:08p | 2h5m | Sun |
American
AllegiantOther airports near Philadelphia with nonstops to Des Moines
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| LGA — New York LaGuardiaAmerican, Delta | 95 mi | 12 |
| DCA — Washington Reagan NationalAmerican | 119 mi | 13 |
The route
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Nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has 16 nonstop flights a week to Des Moines (DSM), operated by American and Allegiant. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of PHL 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 Philadelphia to Des Moines?
The nonstop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) takes about 2h21m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
Driving from Philadelphia to Des Moines takes about 16h 5m behind the wheel — roughly 1,076 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h21m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
Yes — 15 nonstop flights a week from Des Moines (DSM) back to Philadelphia (PHL) on American and Allegiant, based on recently observed departures.