Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
PSA Airlines, Allegiant Air, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 973-mile flight takes about 2h 53m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 973 mi · 1,566 km
- Flight time
- 2h 53m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying PHL to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 14,343 | 2h 53m |
| Allegiant Air | 2 | Airbus A320-100/200 | 2,572 | 2h 47m |
| Republic Airline | <1 | Embraer E175 | 4,692 | 2h 55m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHL to DSM flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:35am and the last at 8:05pm. 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 5165American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:35am | 12:34pm | 4 | 85% |
| AA 5225American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:35am | 12:34pm | 15 | 86% |
| AA 5648American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:35am | 12:34pm | 12 | 82% |
| G4 462Allegiant Air | 6:07pm | 7:54pm | 4 | n/a |
| G4 434Allegiant Air | 7:47pm | 9:31pm | 5 | 38% |
| AA 5478American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:05pm | 10:06pm | 27 | 71% |
Is PHL to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 358 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (86%), those around 8pm the least (49%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 328 | 75% | 22 min | 5.5% |
| Allegiant Air | 30 | 36% | 89 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 129 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 34 | 85% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 110 | 69% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 71 | 49% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 62 | 3,977 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 3,521 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 3,577 | |
| November 2025 | 2 | 70 | |
| May 2026 | 25 | 1,570 | |
| June 2026 | 64 | 4,767 | |
| July 2026 | 63 | 4,408 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.