Des Moines to Phoenix Flight Tickets
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About Des Moines - Phoenix Flights
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Des Moines has 1 airports, while Phoenix has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Des Moines and Phoenix - Airport Transportation
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
How to Get to the Airport
Bus: You can reach the airport from the city center with DART buses. The journey takes approximately 25-30 minutes, and buses depart every 30-60 minutes. Boarding points are downtown Des Moines bus stops.
Shuttle/Service: You can call a shuttle service from downtown hotels or designated points by reservation to reach the airport. The journey takes about 20-25 minutes, and services can operate 24 hours.
Taxi: It is quite easy to go to the airport by taxi from the city center. The journey time varies between 15-25 minutes depending on traffic, and you can call a taxi from anywhere in the city center.
Uber/Lyft (Rideshare): It is possible to reach the airport from your downtown location using the Uber or Lyft app. The journey takes about 15-20 minutes, and vehicles arrive immediately upon request.
Car Rental: You can return to the airport by renting a car from car rental offices in the city center. The journey takes about 15 minutes, and rental transactions can generally be done from early morning until midnight.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
From Airport to City Center
PHX Sky Train + Valley Metro Rail: To reach downtown from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, you can take the PHX Sky Train from Terminal 3 and 4 to the 44th Street/Washington station. From there, continue to downtown Phoenix with the Valley Metro Rail. The total travel time is approximately 20-25 minutes. Services run every 5-15 minutes and operate from 4:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at the exits of Terminal 3 and 4. You can reach downtown (approximately 4 miles away) by taxi in 10-15 minutes. Taxi service is available 24/7, and frequency varies based on demand.
Shared Shuttle: From the shuttle stops at Terminal 3 and 4, you can reach downtown Phoenix (such as Footprint Center, Convention Center) with shared services. The travel time is about 15-20 minutes. Services operate 24/7, with departures every 15-30 minutes based on demand.
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): You can call an Uber or Lyft from the rideshare pickup areas at Terminal 3, 4, and PHX Sky Train stations to reach downtown in 10-15 minutes. The service is available 24/7, and vehicles are ready every few minutes based on demand.
Bus (Valley Metro Bus): From stops near the airport terminals, Valley Metro bus lines (e.g., Route 13 or connecting lines) provide access to the Valley Metro Rail connection or downtown. The travel time is approximately 25-30 minutes.