Flights from Phoenix Airport (SCF) to Des Moines International Airport Airport (DSM)

Q: How long does the flight from Phoenix to Des Moines to take?

The flight from Phoenix to Des Moines takes2 Hours 58 Minutes.

Flights from Scottsdale Municipal to Des Moines International are in quite low demand and there is only one airliner that operates flights – Flexjet. The flight time is approximately 2 Hours 58 Minutes.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Des Moines International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

On arriving at Des Moines International please note the time difference, the time zone at Des Moines International is 6.0 GMT compared to 7.0 GMT at Scottsdale Municipal.

If you are renting a car at Des Moines International Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Des Moines International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Ensure your arrival at Des Moines International Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:

Need a place to stay when you get to Des Moines? See a range of hotels near Des Moines International Airport

To see all airliners that offer flights between Scottsdale Municipal and Des Moines International please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Flexjet	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	12:51	13:05	VIEW FLIGHTS

Flexjet is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 2 a week with times that vary between 12:51 and 13:05.

To book your flight you can visit Flexjet on their website www.flexjet.com/. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Wednesday

12:51

Airline	Flight No
Flexjet	LXJ344

13:05

Airline	Flight No
Flexjet	LXJ451

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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Mesa to Des Moines	0		2 Hours 58 Minutes
Phoenix to Des Moines	0		2 Hours 59 Minutes

Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Des Moines International, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.