PhiladelphiaDes MoinesFlight TimePHL–DSM
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport).
The flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) takes 2h 26m on average, covering about 1,077 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 21m and the slowest 2h 34m, with American Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 26m | 1,077 mi | 2h 21m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for PHL to DSM
Our current provider sample includes 2-3/day from PHL to DSM across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for F.
- First departure
- 10:59
- Last departure
- 20:21
- Cadence
- 4 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2/day | Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal F | 10:5919:58 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from PHL to DSM?
The PHL to DSM flight takes 2h 26m on average based on 3 tracked flights.
How far is PHL from DSM?
PHL to DSM is about 1,077 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from PHL to DSM?
American Airlines flies the PHL to DSM route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from PHL to DSM?
Aircraft observed on PHL to DSM include Embraer E175.