Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
PSA Airlines, Allegiant Air, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 973-mile flight takes about 2h 32m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 973 mi · 1,566 km
- Flight time
- 2h 32m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying DSM to PHL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 11 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 13,490 | 2h 33m |
| Allegiant Air | 2 | Airbus A320-100/200 | 2,934 | 2h 30m |
| Republic Airline | 1 | Embraer E175 | 4,642 | 2h 31m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to PHL flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:40am and the last at 1:09pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5479American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:40am | 9:19am | 26 | 89% |
| AA 5165American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 1:04pm | 4:44pm | 4 | 72% |
| AA 5225American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 1:07pm | 4:45pm | 15 | 62% |
| AA 5648American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 1:09pm | 4:47pm | 12 | 91% |
Is DSM to PHL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 358 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (87%), those around 1pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 328 | 81% | 22 min | 5.5% |
| Allegiant Air | 30 | 37% | 69 min | 6.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 26 | 86% | |
| 6am to 7am | 139 | 87% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 25 | 84% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 142 | 73% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 13 | 25% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 61 | 3,661 | |
| September 2025 | 59 | 3,099 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 3,308 | |
| November 2025 | 3 | 116 | |
| May 2026 | 25 | 1,743 | |
| June 2026 | 62 | 4,732 | |
| July 2026 | 64 | 4,407 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.