PhiladelphiatoDes MoinesFlight Time
PHL–DSM · Nonstop
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) takes 2h 17m on average, covering about 970 miles. Across 6 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 8m and the slowest 2h 22m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 17m | 970 mi | Nonstop | 2h 8m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Philadelphia to Des Moines
American Airlines and Allegiant Air operate 2-3/day flights from PHL to DSM. Departures leave from Terminal F at PHL.
- First departure
- 10:59
- Last departure
- 20:21
- Cadence
- 4 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2/day | Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal F · Seat map |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 6 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
The nonstop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) takes 2h 17m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 2h 8m and the slowest 2h 22m.
How far is Philadelphia from Des Moines?
Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) is about 970 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
Yes. American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM).
What aircraft fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines?
The PHL–DSM route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Philadelphia
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 80 mi from PHLFlights from EWR
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 90 mi from PHLFlights from BWI
- JFK - New YorkJohn F Kennedy International Airport · 94 mi from PHLFlights from JFK
Near Des Moines
- OMA - OmahaEppley Airfield · 117 mi from DSMFlights to OMA