Mesa to Des Moines (AZA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,136 mi airlines 9/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
G42104
G4 Allegiant
320
10:28 AM
MST
3:12 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42070
G4 Allegiant
320
10:58 AM
MST
3:42 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4466
G4 Allegiant
320
12:58 PM
MST
5:42 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4437
G4 Allegiant
320
7:23 PM
MST
11:04 PM+1
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4468
G4 Allegiant
320
8:30 AM
CDT
9:38 AM
MST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4453
G4 Allegiant
320
11:00 AM
CDT
12:08 PM
MST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4478
G4 Allegiant
320
3:51 PM
CDT
4:59 PM
MST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42104
G4 Allegiant
320
3:51 PM
CDT
4:59 PM
MST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Mesa to Des Moines
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,136 mi 2h 41m nonstop +2h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

AZA–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,136 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AZA–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 9 320 2h41-2h44
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AZA to DSM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AZA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
377
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AZA → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → AZA
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Mesa

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric AZA→DSM PHX→DSM
Distance from AZA 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 9 63
Flight time 2h 41m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of AZA with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Mesa.
AZA: MST · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mesa, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m to 2h 44m.

AZA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mesa to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Flight time2h 41m to 2h 44m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 10 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: AZA
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AZA to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 2h 41m to 2h 44m. The route covers 1,136 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from AZA to DSM. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, DEN, COS, IDA, SBN, SNA, RSW, LAS and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Mesa.
Yes, return flights from DSM to AZA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. 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.

Flights from AZA to DSM

Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AZA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AZA to DSM ranges from 2 hours 41 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,136 miles (1,828 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).