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 28 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 Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,333 flights arriving at Des Moines Airport, which are 44 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 446 times this month, and make up for 33% 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 39 minutes and covers a distance of 911 miles (1,466 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 14 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:






Business class flights to Des Moines
There are 11 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 Dallas-Fort Worth or Chicago.
Domestic flights to Des Moines
Flights from United States to Des Moines

There are lots of domestic flights to Des Moines (DSM). 28 airports in United States have direct flights to the airport.
From Atlanta, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
From Austin, you can fly non-stop with Allegiant or American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Charlotte, you can fly non-stop to Des Moines with American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Chicago, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Dallas-Fort Worth, direct flights are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Denver, direct flights are offered by Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Detroit, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
From Fort Lauderdale and Houston, you can fly with Allegiant.
From Houston, the only airline with direct flights is United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Las Vegas, you can fly non-stop with Allegiant or Southwest Airlines.
From Miami, you can fly non-stop to Des Moines with American Airlines (Oneworld). This route is not operational yet but will start in November.
From Minneapolis, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
From Nashville and New York, all direct flights to Des Moines are operated by Allegiant.
From New York City, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Delta (SkyTeam).
From Orlando, direct flights are offered by Allegiant.
From Orlando, you can fly non-stop to Des Moines with Frontier Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in March.
From Phoenix, direct flights are offered by Allegiant.
From Phoenix, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Portland, Punta Gorda, San Diego, Santa Ana and Sarasota / Bradenton, all direct flights to Des Moines are operated by Allegiant.
From St. Louis, the only airline with direct flights is Southwest Airlines.
From Tampa, you can fly non-stop to Des Moines with Allegiant.
From Washington, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld).
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 28 airports around the world, as of October 2023.
Which airlines fly to Des Moines?
Allegiant, American Airlines and Delta 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 1,333 flights arriving at Des Moines every month (or 308 flights each week), from a total of 28 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 26m |
Denver to Des Moines | 2h 6m |
Dallas-Fort Worth to Des Moines | 2h 5m |
Atlanta to Des Moines | 2h 20m |
Minneapolis to Des Moines | 1h 26m |