Anchorage to Des Moines (ANC–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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 7h 41m 5YAAAC → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 48m AFAMAS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 7h 59m ASCMLH → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland 8h 42m ASBA → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 43m 5Y7LAA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 15m AAAS → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 18m AMBRDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 19m 5YASCA → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 5m ASWN → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 12h 21m ICVUA → CMUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Anchorage to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ORD ~7h 41m MSP ~7h 48m DEN ~7h 59m PDX ~8h 42m DFW ~8h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
604
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
ANC → DSM
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
50%
Return
DSM → ANC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays → DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 9:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

ANC–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 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 ANC to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from DSM to ANC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.