Non-stop flights to Des Moines (DSM)
Des Moines International Airport is a medium sized airport in United States. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 35 domestic flights to Des Moines.
Des Moines is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Des Moines Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Des Moines Best time to visit Des Moines Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,530 flights arriving at Des Moines Airport, which are 51 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Des Moines are routes from Chicago (ORD) in United States and Denver (DEN), also in United States. These two routes together are operated 559 times this month, and make up for 37% of all monthly arrivals at Des Moines International Airport.
The longest flight to Des Moines DSM is departing from Portland (PDX). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 42 minutes and covers a distance of 1,466 miles (2,359 km).
List of all direct flights to Des Moines
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Des Moines, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Des Moines.
Airlines flying to Des Moines
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Des Moines. Most flights to Des Moines are operated by Allegiant, as they connect 20 airports to DSM. That’s around 2 times as much as American Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Des Moines. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all DSM flights:
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.
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.
Business class flights to Des Moines
There are 13 airports that have flights to Des Moines in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to DSM are listed below:
International flights to Des Moines
Currently there are no international flights to Des Moines. The only flights to Des Moines are domestic flights within United States. To get to Des Moines from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Chicago or Dallas-Fort Worth.
Domestic flights to Des Moines
Flights from United States to Des Moines
There are lots of domestic flights to Des Moines (DSM). 35 airports in United States have direct flights to the airport.
From Atlanta, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
From Austin, Boston and Burbank, all direct flights to Des Moines are operated by Allegiant.
From Charlotte, direct flights are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Chicago, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Chicago, direct flights are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Dallas-Fort Worth, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Denver, direct flights are offered by Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Destin / Fort Walton Beach, the only airline with direct flights is Allegiant. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in August.
From Detroit, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
From Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Gulf Shores and Houston, all direct flights to Des Moines are operated by Allegiant.
From Houston, the only airline with direct flights is United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Jacksonville, direct flights are offered by Allegiant. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
From Las Vegas, you can fly non-stop with Allegiant or Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
From Los Angeles and Miami, you can fly with American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Minneapolis, you can fly non-stop to Des Moines with Delta (SkyTeam).
From Nashville, the only airline with direct flights is Allegiant. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
From New York City, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Delta (SkyTeam).
From Newark and Orlando, all direct flights to Des Moines are operated by Allegiant.
From Philadelphia, you can fly non-stop with Allegiant or American Airlines (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in November.
From Phoenix, you can fly non-stop to Des Moines with Allegiant. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
From Phoenix, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
From Portland and Punta Gorda, you can fly with Allegiant.
From Salt Lake City, direct flights are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in September 2026.
From Santa Ana, Sarasota / Bradenton and Tampa, all direct flights to Des Moines are operated by Allegiant.
From Washington, direct flights are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld).
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Alternative airports near Des Moines
Flying to an alternative airport near Des Moines could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Des Moines (DSM) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Fort Dodge (FOD) and Waterloo (ALO).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Des Moines?
There is 1 airport in Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the best airport to fly into Des Moines?
The most convenient airport to fly into Des Moines is Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
How many airlines fly to Des Moines?
There are 6 airlines flying to Des Moines from 35 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Des Moines?
Allegiant, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate most flights to Des Moines. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Des Moines?
SkyTeam, Oneworld and Star Alliance are all flying to Des Moines.
How many nonstop flights are there to Des Moines?
There are roughly 1,530 flights arriving at Des Moines every month (or 357 flights each week), from a total of 35 airports - all within United States.
What is the official name of Des Moines Airport?
The official name of Des Moines Airport is Des Moines International Airport.
What is the airport code of Des Moines Airport?
The airport code of Des Moines Airport is DSM.
What are the most popular flights to Des Moines?
Chicago, Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth are the 3 most popular routes to Des Moines. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Des Moines, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Des Moines?
| Chicago to Des Moines | 1h 34m |
| Denver to Des Moines | 2h 9m |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Des Moines | 2h 11m |
| Atlanta to Des Moines | 2h 2m |
| Phoenix to Des Moines | 3h 24m |
