Fort Bliss/El Paso to Des Moines (BIF–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BIF Airport Page →
970 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Eastern Airlines.
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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 5 hubs
IND Indianapolis ~4h 35m → Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston ~5h 43m → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit ~6h 20m → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta ~6h 50m DL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland ~8h → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Bliss/El Paso to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
970 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

BIF–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Fort Bliss/El Paso flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BIF to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IND ~4h 35m IAH ~5h 43m DTW ~6h 20m ATL ~6h 50m PDX ~8h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
BIF → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → BIF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Fort Bliss/El Paso.
BIF: MDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Bliss/El Paso, it's 7:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
970 mi / 1,561 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

BIF–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Bliss/El Paso to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance970 mi / 1,561 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIF
Full nameBiggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
IATA / ICAOBIF / KBIF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation3,946 ft / 1,203 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 BIF to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 970 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Fort Bliss/El Paso.
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 BIF to DSM

Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BIF to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BIF to DSM is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 970 miles (1,561 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.