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Cheap flights from Des Moines to State College (DSM - SCE) from $343

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to State College

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to State College (SCE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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January

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March

Average price

$675

Round-trip from

$373
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From Des Moines to State College University Park
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to State College?

Wednesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Des Moines to State College. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to State College.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to State College?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in January. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to State College. Flights to State College from Des Moines in March are about $586 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $329.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to State College (DSM - SCE)?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Des Moines to State College by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to State College

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and State College. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to State College. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Wed 9/186:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/15:40 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$343
Wed 9/186:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/286:20 amSCE - DSM
3 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$412
Sat 9/76:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/105:45 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$413
Wed 9/186:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/255:45 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$443
Wed 9/186:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/18:05 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops19h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$452
Tue 9/246:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/255:45 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$453
Sat 9/216:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/15:40 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$454
Sat 9/76:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/106:35 amSCE - DSM
2 stops16h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$473
Mon 9/236:45 pmDSM - SCE
2 stops18h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/15:40 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$489

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to State College

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and State College. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Des Moines to State College. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sat 9/216:18 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/256:44 amSCE - DSM
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$567
Fri 9/206:18 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/256:44 amSCE - DSM
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$596
Fri 9/206:18 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/271:55 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$597
Sat 9/216:18 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/261:55 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$598
Fri 9/206:18 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/11:55 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$626
Fri 9/206:18 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/261:55 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$628
Tue 9/247:10 amDSM - SCE
2 stops6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/271:55 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$645
Mon 9/236:18 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/256:44 amSCE - DSM
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$646
Sun 9/226:18 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/286:44 amSCE - DSM
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$647

Cheap Des Moines to State College flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to State College specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to State College in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 5/295:14 pmDSM - SCE
2 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/45:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$587
Wed 5/295:14 pmDSM - SCE
2 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/46:00 amSCE - DSM
2 stops17h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$636
Wed 5/296:41 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop15h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/45:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$657
Tue 5/286:00 amDSM - SCE
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/45:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$662
Tue 5/286:00 amDSM - SCE
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/46:00 amSCE - DSM
2 stops17h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$711
Tue 5/286:41 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop15h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/45:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$722
Wed 5/296:04 amDSM - SCE
2 stops6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/41:54 pmSCE - DSM
3 stops8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$895
Tue 5/286:04 amDSM - SCE
2 stops15h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/41:54 pmSCE - DSM
3 stops8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,003

Des Moines to State College 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and State College in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to State College in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 9/186:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/15:40 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$343
Wed 9/186:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/286:20 amSCE - DSM
3 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$412
Sat 9/76:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/105:45 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$413
Wed 9/186:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/255:45 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$443
Wed 9/186:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/18:05 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops19h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$452
Tue 9/246:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/255:45 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$453
Sat 9/216:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/15:40 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$454
Sat 9/76:00 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/106:35 amSCE - DSM
2 stops16h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$473
Mon 9/236:45 pmDSM - SCE
2 stops18h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/15:40 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$489

Find flights from Des Moines to State College within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to State College that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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Des MoinesState College University Park

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Wed 9/18

1 stop4h 34m

State College University Park

Tue 10/1

1 stop5h 07m

$343

Des MoinesState College University Park

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Wed 9/18

1 stop4h 34m

State College University Park

Sat 9/28

3 stops17h 10m

$412

Des MoinesState College University Park

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Sat 9/7

1 stop4h 34m

State College University Park

Tue 9/10

1 stop4h 57m

$413

Des MoinesState College University Park

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Wed 9/18

1 stop4h 34m

State College University Park

Wed 9/25

1 stop4h 57m

$443

Des MoinesState College University Park

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Wed 9/18

1 stop4h 34m

State College University Park

Tue 10/1

2 stops19h 15m

$452

Des MoinesState College University Park

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Tue 9/24

1 stop4h 34m

State College University Park

Wed 9/25

1 stop4h 57m

$453

Des MoinesState College University Park

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Sat 9/21

2 stops7h 24m

State College University Park

Wed 9/25

2 stops8h 49m

$567

Des MoinesState College University Park

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Fri 9/20

2 stops7h 24m

State College University Park

Wed 9/25

2 stops8h 49m

$596

Des MoinesState College University Park

DSM - SCE

DSMSCE

Des Moines

Fri 9/20

2 stops7h 24m

State College University Park

Fri 9/27

2 stops8h 43m

$597

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Deals found on 4/28

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to State College?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to State College. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to State College flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to State College by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to State College by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to State College is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $475. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State College (average of $373). Flying from Des Moines to State College in June is currently the most expensive (average of $617). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$373

February

$377

March

$446

April

$562

May

$488

June

$617

July

$538

August

$486

September

$430

October

$453

November

$422

December

$391

Temperature and rainfall in State College by month

Plan your trip to State College by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SCE

Temperature

28.4 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing State College

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to State College. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to State College. Reviews last updated April 28, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to State College have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,221 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a lot of delays. Not sure if they could be helped, but it made me super nervous about catching my already tight connection. The connection was held for me, but I had to really hurry to make it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,221 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,221 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a lot of delays. Not sure if they could be helped, but it made me super nervous about catching my already tight connection. The connection was held for me, but I had to really hurry to make it.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,221 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a lot of delays. Not sure if they could be helped, but it made me super nervous about catching my already tight connection. The connection was held for me, but I had to really hurry to make it.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to State College for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to State College for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $343, but on average you can expect to pay $482.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to State College round-trip?

    Currently priced at $343, United Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to State College and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $567. Users have found that United Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does DSM to SCE mean?

    DSM and SCE are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to SCE refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to State College University Park Airport.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to State College that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to State College offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to State College?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to State College flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to State College flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to State College flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.

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United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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