Fort Worth to Des Moines (AFW–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 6 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 8h 24m AA → AAG4 Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 22h 58m SY → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis ~3h 57m → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
STL St Louis ~4h SY → St Louis (STL) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin ~4h 47m BVN → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland ~8h 24m SY → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Worth to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore AFW Routes DSM Routes AFW Live Flights DSM Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Fort Worth flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AFW to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MSP ~3h 57m STL ~4h 0m AUS ~4h 47m PDX ~8h 24m PHL ~8h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
128
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
AFW → DSM
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
DSM → AFW
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 Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric AFW→DSM DFW→DSM DAL→DSM
Distance from AFW – 18 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 3
Weekly flights – 73 –
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights · Dallas (DAL) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of AFW with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Des Moines is 0 hours the same as Fort Worth.
AFW: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

AFW–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AFW
Full namePerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
IATA / ICAOAFW / KAFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation722 ft / 220 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 AFW to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from DSM to AFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW and DAL. 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 Philadelphia and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas (DAL).