Akron to Des Moines (CAK–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CAK Airport Page →
636 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 7m AAAVNZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 19m AANXC → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
PIE Pinellas Park 6h 1m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Des Moines flights
JAX Jacksonville 6h 25m G4MX → G4 Jacksonville (JAX) to Des Moines flights
VPS Valparaiso 6h 41m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 9h 13m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 52m MX → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
SFB Orlando 17h 6m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Des Moines flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 21h G4MX → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights
PGD Punta Gorda 25h 35m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Akron to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
636 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore CAK Routes DSM Routes CAK Live Flights DSM Live Flights CAK Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Akron flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAK to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ORD ~4h 7m DTW ~4h 9m BNA ~4h 38m CLT ~5h 19m PIE ~6h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
401
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
CAK → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
DSM → CAK
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAK delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Akron

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric CAK→DSM CLE→DSM PIT→DSM
Distance from CAK – 40 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 23m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cleveland (CLE) to Des Moines flights · Pittsburgh (PIT) to Des Moines flights · Columbus (LCK) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAK 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 Akron.
CAK: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Akron, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
636 mi / 1,023 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

CAK–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Akron to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance636 mi / 1,023 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAK
Full nameAkron Canton Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 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 CAK to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Akron Canton Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 636 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and St. Petersburg Clearwater.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Akron.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, PIT and LCK. 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 CAK to DSM

Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CAK to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAK to DSM is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 636 miles (1,023 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and St. Petersburg Clearwater. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (LCK).