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

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908 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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✈ Nonstop

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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 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 5m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 4h 11m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 4h 35m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 40m AAASCX → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 50m AABAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 26m AMDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
BOS Boston 6h AFDLKE → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 6h 18m UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 6h 37m 8CF9NZ → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Baltimore to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 908 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind

BWI–DSM had nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 908 miles in 2h 10m.

Also explore BWI Routes DSM Routes BWI Live Flights DSM Live Flights BWI Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Baltimore flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BWI–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 66% Star Alliance –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 66% – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MDW ~4h 5m DTW ~4h 11m BNA ~4h 35m ORD ~4h 40m CLT ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,565
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
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
72%
Return
DSM → BWI
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
82%
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 IAD→DSM
Distance from BWI – 30 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 4
Weekly flights – 31 –
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 41m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 66% – –
Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights · Dulles (IAD) to Des Moines flights · Lancaster (LNS) 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 10m gate to gate.
Facts

BWI–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance908 mi / 1,461 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 908 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from BWI to DSM: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville.
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, IAD and LNS. 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) had nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BWI to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to DSM is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 908 miles (1,461 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Lancaster (LNS).