Denver to Des Moines (DEN–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEN–DSM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 588 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 43 | 319, 320, E75L | 1h42-2h25 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 25 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h35-2h | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 4 | 321 | 1h44 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Denver
| Metric | DEN→DSM | COS→DSM | BFF→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 73 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 72 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 2h 8m | 1h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
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 Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to DSM ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (947 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 159 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS) and Scottsbluff (BFF).