Baton Rouge to Des Moines (BTR–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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773 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1m ago
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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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 23m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 4h 45m CMEKNH → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 31m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 7h 33m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
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Baton Rouge to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
773 mi 1h 45m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BTR to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DFW ~4h 23m ATL ~4h 35m IAH ~4h 45m CLT ~6h 31m DCA ~7h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
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
BTR → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
Return
DSM → BTR
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BTR delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Baton Rouge

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric BTR→DSM MSY→DSM
Distance from BTR – 65 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 1h 45m 3h 11m
Departure OTP 100% –
New Orleans (MSY) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of BTR 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 Baton Rouge.
BTR: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baton Rouge, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
773 mi / 1,244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

BTR–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baton Rouge to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance773 mi / 1,244 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BTR
Full nameBaton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOBTR / KBTR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation70 ft / 21 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 BTR to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 773 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and George Bush Intercontinental.
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.
Nearby alternatives include MSY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 BTR to DSM

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BTR to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BTR to DSM is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 773 miles (1,244 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY).