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

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625 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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
MDW Chicago 4h 20m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin 4h 23m EJALXJWN → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 34m EJALXJWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 1m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 5m WN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 17m LXJWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 6h 23m WN → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 30m EJAPRDVJA → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 6m WN → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 15m WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
625 mi 1h 29m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
MDW ~4h 20m AUS ~4h 23m DEN ~4h 34m ATL ~5h 1m CLT ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,156
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
DAL → DSM
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
75%
Return
DSM → DAL
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → DSM delays →
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 – 7
Weekly flights – 84
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 52m
Departure OTP 82% –
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 1h 29m gate to gate.
Facts

DAL–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance625 mi / 1,006 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 625 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Austin Bergstrom and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
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 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 is about 1 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,006 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Austin Bergstrom and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).