Dallas to Des Moines (DAL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dallas to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 625 mi 0h 25m nonstop 69 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAL and DSM, connecting options are available through 69 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,373
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric DAL→DSM DFW→DSM
Distance from DAL – 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6
Weekly flights 1 108
Flight time 0h 25m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 72% –
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAL 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 Dallas.
DAL: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
625 mi / 1,006 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 25m.
Facts

DAL–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance625 mi / 1,006 km
Flight time0h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 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 DAL to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 0h 25m. The route covers 625 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAL to DSM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MHK, RIL, PTK, OMA, LNK, TEX, MEM, STL, CLE, HOU, SBN, CVG, YIP, IAH, APA, COS, MKE, AGS, IDA, DTW, PIT, RDU, ACY, YYZ, MSY, SCF, IAD, PIE, MCO, SRQ, FMY, APF, SFB, PBI, TEB, UDD, AZA, PGD, RSW, PSP, BWI, EWR, NAS, GCM, PRB, YVR, MIA, SJO, ATL, LGA, ORD, PDX, PHL, BNA, MDW, AUS, CLT, PHX, DEN, FLL, DCA, SNA, MSP, LAS, LAX, BUR, GUF, JWN and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DSM to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW. 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 DAL to DSM

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAL to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to DSM ranges from 0 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,006 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MHK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).