Dayton to Des Moines (DAY–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dayton to Des Moines
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 507 mi -1h behind 18 1-stop hubs

DAY–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 507 miles . Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore DAY Routes DSM Routes DAY Live Flights DSM Live Flights DAY Delays DSM Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAY–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAY to DSM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MDW ~3h 39m DTW ~4h 22m SBN ~4h 38m BNA ~4h 45m STL ~4h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
196
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
DAY → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → DAY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays → DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Dayton.
DAY: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
507 mi / 815 km
Facts

DAY–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance507 mi / 815 km
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 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 DAY to DSM flights.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAY to DSM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, DTW, SBN, BNA, STL, MSL, MSY, TEB, IAH, PGD, ATL, DEN, CLT, DCA, ORD, DFW, SFB and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Dayton.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.