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

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Dayton to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 507 mi -1h behind 29 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, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 0 – – 75% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
204
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric DAY→DSM CVG→DSM
Distance from DAY – 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Departure OTP 75% –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAY 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 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
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, STL, MDW, MSP, SBN, BNA, DTW, DAL, IAD, MSL, TEB, MSY, HOU, EWR, IAH, MCO, SRQ, FLL, PSP, ATL, DCA, CLT, ORD, PHL, SFB, DFW, PIE, DEN and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Dayton.
Nearby alternatives include CVG. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).