Bismarck to Des Moines (BIS–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BIS Airport Page →
504 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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
MSP Minneapolis 3h 33m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 29m CMUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 45m AA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 26m G4 → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 16m AAQFQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 15h 54m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Bismarck to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
504 mi 1h 1m nonstop

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps BIS Routes DSM Routes BIS Live Flights DSM Live Flights BIS Delays DSM Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BIS to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
MSP ~3h 33m DEN ~4h 29m ORD ~4h 45m LAS ~6h 26m DFW ~7h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
126
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
BIS → DSM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
89%
Return
DSM → BIS
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BIS delays → DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bismarck, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
504 mi / 811 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m gate to gate.
Facts

BIS–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bismarck to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance504 mi / 811 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIS
Full nameBismarck Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 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 BIS to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 504 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 BIS to DSM

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BIS to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BIS to DSM is about 1 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 504 miles (811 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.