Baltimore to Des Moines (BWI–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Baltimore to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 908 mi 2h 12m nonstop -1h behind 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BWI and DSM, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
CLE ~4h 18m MKE ~4h 48m PIT ~4h 50m OXC ~5h 0m MEM ~5h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,383
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
BWI → DSM
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
78%
Return
DSM → BWI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric BWI→DSM DCA→DSM
Distance from BWI – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 22
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 46% –
Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
908 mi / 1,461 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m.
Facts

BWI–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance908 mi / 1,461 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: BWI
Full nameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 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 BWI to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 2h 12m. The route covers 908 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BWI to DSM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, MKE, PIT, OXC, MEM, TEB, SBN, DAL, STL, PIE, HOU, PBI, TEX, MSY, DTW, AUS, SJO, BNA, MDW, MSP, MIA, DEN, ORD, FLL, CLT, LGA, ATL, IAH, RSW, PHX, SRQ, MCO, LAS, LAX and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from DSM to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA. 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 BWI to DSM

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BWI to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to DSM ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 908 miles (1,461 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA).