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

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Baltimore to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 908 mi 3h 16m nonstop -1h behind 61 1-stop hubs

BWI–DSM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 908 miles in approximately 3h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 87% Star Alliance –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 87% – –
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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,537
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.
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 2 4
Weekly flights 0 37 1
Flight time 3h 16m 2h 50m 1h 58m
Departure OTP 87% – –
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 3h 16m.
Facts

BWI–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance908 mi / 1,461 km
Flight time3h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections61 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 3h 16m. The route covers 908 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DPA, YIP, SBN, IAD, PTK, CVG, CLE, YYZ, OMA, GMU, RDU, TEB, MKE, STL, PIT, ACY, AGS, DCA, OXC, MEM, DAL, PHL, MCO, COS, HOU, PIE, APF, PBI, NAS, LGA, TEX, MSY, RIL, BIF, SCF, AZA, PSP, GCM, SNA, IAH, SJO, ATL, DTW, MSP, EWR, MDW, CLT, ORD, BNA, MIA, RSW, PHX, DEN, SRQ, DFW, BOS, FLL, AUS, LAS, LAX and PDX. 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, IAD and LNS. 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 BWI to DSM

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

BWI to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to DSM ranges from 3 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 908 miles (1,461 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DPA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Lancaster (LNS).