Economy award flights from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 6 programs for PHX→DSM. Lowest: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 26 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 8,000 miles + $5.60
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 6 of 6
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 172 of 331
- dates checked · Virgin Australia Velocity
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 8,000 miles + taxes vary
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on PHX→DSM, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 26 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 172 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 11 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 26 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.99 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 6 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $13.77 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,000 pts + taxes not reported | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.22 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often economy award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for each program in the last 30 days, how many had economy award space at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Program | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 26 of 26 | 100% | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 172 of 331 | 51% | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 6 of 8 | 75% | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 11 of 13 | 84% | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 26 of 27 | 96% | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 6 of 8 | 75% |
Nonstop economy award space
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 8,000 miles; nonstop space on 26 dates.
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club: nonstop from 13,000 Avios; nonstop space on 11 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 13,800 points; nonstop space on 18 dates.
Best months for economy from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 3 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Australia Velocity | 22 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 2 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 7 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 3 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Australia Velocity | 13 | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Australia Velocity | 1 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes vary | Virgin Australia Velocity | 13 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 1 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes vary | American Airlines AAdvantage | 2 |
Lowest economy award by month and program
Each program's lowest one-way economy award by departure month, in its own points or miles; taxes vary. — means the program showed no economy space that month.
| Program | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantagemiles | 8,000 | 8,000 | — | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | — | — | — | — | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Virgin Australia Velocitypoints | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 19,000 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Avianca LifeMilesmiles | 12,500 | 12,500 | — | 12,500 | 12,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubAvios | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | 13,000 | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints | 13,800 | 13,800 | — | 13,800 | 13,800 | 13,800 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplanpoints | 15,000 | 15,000 | — | 15,000 | 17,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity, Avianca LifeMiles and Air Canada Aeroplan
Economy on nearby routes
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed on related routes, as each route's page shows it: the return direction, other airports in the same cities, and more routes from Phoenix (PHX) and to Des Moines (DSM). One way, in the program's points or miles; taxes are on each route's page.
| Route | Lowest observed | Program | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)Return direction | 7,500 pointsNonstop | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 293 |
| Phoenix (PHX) to London Heathrow (LHR)Also from PHX | 9,500 milesNonstop | GOL Smiles | 319 |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Atlanta (ATL)Also from PHX | 7,000 milesNonstop | American Airlines AAdvantage | 315 |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu (HNL)Also from PHX | 16,000 AviosNonstop | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 208 |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Tokyo Haneda (HND)Also from PHX | 35,000 points | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 309 |
| Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) to Des Moines (DSM)Also to DSM | 7,000 miles | American Airlines AAdvantage | 46 |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM)Also to DSM | 12,500 points | Virgin Australia Velocity | 177 |
| Austin (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)Also to DSM | 12,500 points | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 248 |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
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Questions about economy award flights from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)
What's the lowest economy award from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)?
8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 18:25 UTC for a Nov 11, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 26 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 19:59 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)?
American Airlines AAdvantage (26 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (172 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (6 dates), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (26 dates) and Air Canada Aeroplan (6 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via American Airlines AAdvantage, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award was 8,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop economy space on 26 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 8,000 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.