Des MoinestoPhiladelphiaFlight Time
DSM–PHL · Nonstop
Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) to Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia (PHL) is about 2h 35m, covering 970 miles. American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 06:02 to 19:22 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 35m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 970 mi | Nonstop | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Des Moines to Philadelphia
American Airlines and Allegiant Air operate 2-3/day flights from DSM to PHL.
- First departure
- 06:02
- Last departure
- 19:22
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2-3/day | Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet | 06:02 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
PHL to DSM flights — 2-3/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DSM, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 18 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia (PHL) is about 2h 35m, based on the 970-mile flying distance.
How far is Des Moines from Philadelphia?
Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia (PHL) is about 970 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
Yes. American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia (PHL), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia (PHL).
What aircraft fly from Des Moines to Philadelphia?
The DSM–PHL route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Des Moines
- OMA - OmahaEppley Airfield · 117 mi from DSMFlights from OMA
Near Philadelphia
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 80 mi from PHLFlights to EWR
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 90 mi from PHLFlights to BWI
- JFK - New YorkJohn F Kennedy International Airport · 94 mi from PHLFlights to JFK