Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,149-mile flight takes about 2h 48m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,149 mi · 1,849 km
- Flight time
- 2h 48m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying PHX to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 14 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 56,263 | 2h 47m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 20,841 | 2h 57m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 21,927 | 2h 35m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 2,906 | 2h 45m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHX to DSM flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:34am and the last at 6:50pm. 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 2275American Airlines | 8:34am | 1:29pm | 27 | 78% |
| AA 2516American Airlines | 8:44am | 1:35pm | 4 | 76% |
| AA 1336American Airlines | 3:57pm | 8:46pm | 19 | 83% |
| AA 1462American Airlines | 3:57pm | 8:46pm | 8 | n/a |
| AA 568American Airlines | 6:50pm | 11:48pm | 4 | 56% |
Is PHX to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 1,059 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (87%), those around 8pm the least (66%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 886 | 77% | 14 min | 1.7% |
| Southwest Airlines | 166 | 72% | 13 min | 0.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 253 | 79% | |
| 9am to 10am | 139 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 68 | 67% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 84 | 87% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 116 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 37 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 50 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 49 | 51% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 140 | 75% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 95 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 71 | 5,450 | |
| September 2025 | 68 | 4,678 | |
| October 2025 | 106 | 10,029 | |
| November 2025 | 90 | 8,870 | |
| December 2025 | 95 | 9,086 | |
| January 2026 | 89 | 9,128 | |
| February 2026 | 90 | 9,801 | |
| March 2026 | 122 | 13,660 | |
| April 2026 | 104 | 9,923 | |
| May 2026 | 94 | 9,176 | |
| June 2026 | 62 | 7,064 | |
| July 2026 | 60 | 6,202 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.