Denver to Des Moines (DEN–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–DSM is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 588 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 48 | 319, 738, E7W | 1h44-1h57 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 27 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h40-1h55 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 5 | A20N | 1h48 | – | Y4 | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Denver
| Metric | DEN→DSM | COS→DSM | ASE→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 73 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 48m | 1h 21m | 1h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Des Moines.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
DEN–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to DSM
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to DSM is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (947 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 183 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS), Aspen (ASE) and Scottsbluff (BFF).