Direct flights from Gulf Shores to Des Moines

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Gulf Shores

United States

United States

GUF

Jack Edwards Airport (FAA: JKA)

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Des Moines

United States

United States

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

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Distance
854 miles  ·  (1,374 km)
Flight time
2 hours and 26 minutes
Airlines
  • Allegiant
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320-100/200

Gulf Shores to Des Moines Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Gulf Shores to Des Moines. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from GUF to DSM, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Des Moines

What is the best time to visit Des Moines?

🥵  Hot Continental

Known for its continental climate, Des Moines features hot, humid summers with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) and cold, snowy winters that often drop below 0°C (32°F). This striking seasonal contrast offers travelers a variety of activities, from summer hiking to winter sports, ensuring year-round appeal.

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The best time to visit Des Moines is from March to November, covering spring, summer, and fall. While summer can be hot, it also sees slightly more rainfall than other seasons.

Airlines flying from Gulf Shores to Des Moines

Airline-specific flight schedules from Gulf Shores to Des Moines

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Gulf Shores GUF to Des Moines DSM, which is Allegiant. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Allegiant flight schedulefrom Gulf Shores to Des Moines

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Gulf Shores to Des Moines Flights

Flights from GUF to DSM are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 09:18 - 21:23. The earliest flight departs at 09:18, the last flight departs at 21:23. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Gulf Shores to Des Moines takes 2 hours and 26 minutes. The flight distance between Gulf Shores and Des Moines is 854 miles (or 1,374 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Des Moines?

There is 1 airport in Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

How many flights per week are there from GUF to DSM?

There are 2 flights per week flying from Gulf Shores to Des Moines (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Gulf Shores to Des Moines?

2 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Gulf Shores to Des Moines.

How far is Des Moines from Gulf Shores?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Des Moines is 854 miles (1,374 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from GUF airport to DSM airport?

Allegiant is the only airline flying nonstop from Gulf Shores to Des Moines.

What alliances have direct flights from Gulf Shores to Des Moines?

There are no alliances flying direct from Gulf Shores to Des Moines at the moment.

What classes are available from Gulf Shores to Des Moines?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Gulf Shores to Des Moines?

Aircraft types that fly from Gulf Shores to Des Moines:

  • Airbus A320-100/200

What is the earliest flight departing from Gulf Shores to Des Moines?

The earliest flight departs at 09:18 from Gulf Shores and arrives at 11:47 at Des Moines.

What is the latest flight available from Gulf Shores to Des Moines?

The latest flight departs at 21:23 from Gulf Shores and arrives at 23:38 at Des Moines.

Non-stop flights from GUF to DSM

854 miles (1,374 km)  ·  2h 26m

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