Cleveland to Des Moines (CLE–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cleveland to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 611 mi 1h 28m nonstop -1h behind 31 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLE and DSM, connecting options are available through 31 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
MKE ~3h 48m PIT ~4h 5m MEM ~4h 12m BWI ~5h 2m STL ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
764
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
CLE → DSM
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
72%
Return
DSM → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric CLE→DSM DTW→DSM PIT→DSM
Distance from CLE – 95 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 35 1
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 54m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 77% – –
Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights · Pittsburgh (PIT) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE 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 Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
611 mi / 983 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m.
Facts

CLE–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance611 mi / 983 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 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 CLE to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 1h 28m. The route covers 611 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CLE to DSM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, PIT, MEM, BWI, STL, TEB, HOU, PBI, MSY, FMY, SNA, MSP, MCO, BNA, CLT, LGA, RSW, ATL, DTW, ORD, MDW, DCA, DFW, DEN, IAH, PHX, FLL, MIA, SRQ, LAS and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
Nearby alternatives include DTW and PIT. 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 CLE to DSM

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLE to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to DSM ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 611 miles (983 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW) and Pittsburgh (PIT).