Nantucket to Des Moines (ACK–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ACK Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ACK and DSM. Nearest airports to ACK with scheduled service: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS, 91 mi) · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT, 136 mi) · Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA, 31 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
BOS Boston 4h 53m 9KAAB6 → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 35m AAQRUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 40m AAB6 → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 5h 45m AAB6DL → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 53m AAVJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
EWR Newark 6h 15m EJAUA → G4 Newark (EWR) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 58m AALXJQR → AAG4 Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nantucket to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ACK and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ACK Routes DSM Routes ACK Live Flights DSM Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Nantucket flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ACK to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
BOS ~4h 53m ORD ~5h 35m DCA ~5h 40m LGA ~5h 45m CLT ~5h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
194
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ACK → DSM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
DSM → ACK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Nantucket

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric ACK→DSM HYA→DSM BOS→DSM
Distance from ACK – 31 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – 1 6
Hyannis (HYA) to Des Moines flights · Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights · Manchester (MHT) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of ACK with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Nantucket.
ACK: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nantucket, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

ACK–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nantucket to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ACK
Full nameNantucket Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAOACK / KACK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACK to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Nantucket.
Yes, return flights from DSM to ACK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HYA, BOS and MHT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hyannis (HYA), Boston (BOS) and Manchester (MHT).