Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,149-mile flight takes about 3h 5m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,149 mi · 1,849 km
- Flight time
- 3h 5m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying DSM to PHX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 14 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 56,152 | 3h 1m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 21,074 | 3h 14m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 20,482 | 3h 1m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 2,754 | 3h 8m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to PHX flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 2:39pm. 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 2228American Airlines | 5:30am | 6:29am | 27 | 85% |
| AA 1795American Airlines | 5:37am | 6:35am | 4 | 78% |
| AA 2516American Airlines | 2:25pm | 3:26pm | 4 | 75% |
| AA 2275American Airlines | 2:39pm | 3:38pm | 27 | 85% |
Is DSM to PHX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 1,056 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (84%), those around 6pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (63%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 883 | 81% | 26 min | 1.6% |
| Southwest Airlines | 166 | 74% | 17 min | 1.2% |
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 | 317 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 37 | 97% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 36 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 41 | 71% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 371 | 79% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 34 | 68% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 153 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 68 | 5,143 | |
| September 2025 | 67 | 4,804 | |
| October 2025 | 105 | 9,687 | |
| November 2025 | 89 | 8,723 | |
| December 2025 | 97 | 9,545 | |
| January 2026 | 89 | 9,554 | |
| February 2026 | 90 | 10,176 | |
| March 2026 | 122 | 11,681 | |
| April 2026 | 106 | 8,890 | |
| May 2026 | 94 | 8,866 | |
| June 2026 | 61 | 7,154 | |
| July 2026 | 60 | 7,069 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.