Cahokia/St Louis to Des Moines (CPS–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CPS Airport Page →
276 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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 9 hubs
MDW Chicago ~3h 29m DL → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 5m → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit ~4h 37m → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~5h 28m → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin ~5h 31m → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta ~6h 18m → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver ~6h 21m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
EWR Newark ~6h 24m → G4 Newark (EWR) to Des Moines flights
BOS Boston ~7h 11m → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cahokia/St Louis to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
276 mi 1h 16m nonstop

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

Also explore CPS Routes DSM Routes CPS Live Flights DSM Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Cahokia/St Louis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CPS to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MDW ~3h 29m MSP ~4h 5m DTW ~4h 37m DFW ~5h 28m AUS ~5h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
CPS → DSM
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
DSM → CPS
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Cahokia/St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric CPS→DSM STL→DSM
Distance from CPS – 17 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 1h 16m 1h
St Louis (STL) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of CPS with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Des Moines is 0 hours the same as Cahokia/St Louis.
CPS: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cahokia/St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
276 mi / 444 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m gate to gate.
Facts

CPS–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cahokia/St Louis to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance276 mi / 444 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPS
Full nameSt Louis Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOCPS / KCPS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation413 ft / 126 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 CPS to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from St Louis Downtown Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 276 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Nearby alternatives include STL. 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 CPS to DSM

St Louis Downtown Airport (CPS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CPS to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPS to DSM is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 276 miles (444 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include St Louis (STL).