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

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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 5h 8m 9KAAB6 → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 28m AALXJQR → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 31m AAB6 → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
EWR Newark 5h 55m UA → G4 Newark (EWR) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 6h 2m AAB6DL → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 18m AAEJA → AAG4 Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 11h 18m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) 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
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
BOS ~5h 8m ORD ~5h 28m DCA ~5h 31m EWR ~5h 55m LGA ~6h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
225
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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 BOS→DSM
Distance from ACK – 91 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 4
Boston (BOS) 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 BOS. 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 Boston (BOS).