Cheap Flights from Des Moines, IA to Phoenix - Compare and Book on Opodo

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
14% Trains are 14% more expensive in Phoenix than in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA £1.41
Phoenix £1.61
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
25% The average meal is 25% more expensive in Phoenix than in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA £12.88
Phoenix £16.09
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.25 USD
1 USD = 0.81 GBP
Last checked on 26 April 2024
Distance: 1155 miles
Des Moines, IA airports
Des Moines (DSM) How far from city centre: 5 miles
Phoenix airports
Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Williams Gateway Arpt (AZA) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Falcon Field (MSC) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Luke Afb (LUF) How far from city centre: 19 miles
Scottsdale Mncpl (SCF) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Deer Valley (DVT) How far from city centre: 16 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Des Moines, IA to Phoenix

How long does the flight take to go from Des Moines, IA to Phoenix?
The total flight time between Des Moines, IA and Phoenix is of around 02:55 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,847 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Des Moines, IA to Phoenix at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Des Moines, IA to Phoenix. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Phoenix expensive to visit compared to Des Moines, IA?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Phoenix costs an average of 2.21 GBP, 37% more expensive than Des Moines, IA, with a fare of 1.61 GBP, while train tickets costs 14% more in Phoenix: 1.61 GBP against 1.41 GBP in Des Moines, IA. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 16.09 GBP in Phoenix, 25% more than the 12.88 GBP in Des Moines, IA. The price of the coffee is around 4% more expensive in Phoenix, with an average of 4.32 GBP , while in Des Moines, IA the coffee costs 4.17 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines, IA to Phoenix?
The most popular months to book a trip from Des Moines, IA to Phoenix are December, November and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Des Moines, IA to Phoenix?
The best time of the year to go to Phoenix when flying from Des Moines, IA depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Phoenix from Des Moines, IA in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, July and December are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Des Moines, IA - Phoenix.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Des Moines, IA to Phoenix?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from Des Moines, IA. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Phoenix compared to Des Moines, IA?
While in Des Moines, IA the temperatures can reach an average of 33.39 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Phoenix's temperatures can go up to 44.35 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.14 ºC in Phoenix, compared to the -20.94 ºC average degrees reported in Des Moines, IA. During the winter period, Des Moines, IA can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Phoenix have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Des Moines, IA and Phoenix?
The main airport route flying between Des Moines, IA and Phoenix is: Des Moines (DSM) to Williams Gateway Arpt (AZA). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Allegiant Air.
  • Alternatively, you can find Des Moines, IA - Phoenix flights between Des Moines (DSM) to Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) with the following airline(s) flying the route: American Airlines.
Flight Duration 2 h and 55 m Flights between Des Moines, IA and Phoenix take, on average, 2 h and 55 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Departing Airport Des Moines The airport Des Moines is the departure airport operating flights between Des Moines, IA and Phoenix
Arriving Airport Williams Gateway Arpt Flights departing Des Moines, IA with Phoenix as destination arrive at Williams Gateway Arpt
High season December According to search data from our customers, December is the busiest time to fly from Des Moines, IA to Phoenix

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