Dallas-Fort Worth to Des Moines (DFW–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
AA1371+2
AA American
319
1:32 AM
CDT TD
3:20 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA3495
AA American
E75
7:11 AM
CDT
9:11 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA2030+1
AA American
319
9:30 AM
CDT TD
11:26 AM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA5583
AA American
CR9
12:46 PM
CDT TE
2:47 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA3501
AA American
E70
12:46 PM
CDT
2:47 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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QR2719+1
QR Qatar
CR9
12:52 PM
CDT TE
2:56 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AS4794
AS Alaska
320
2:08 PM
CDT
4:03 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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QF3025
QF Qant
320
2:08 PM
CDT
4:03 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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QR2521
QR Qatar
320
2:08 PM
CDT
4:03 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA2421
AA American
320
2:08 PM
CDT
4:03 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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QF4309+1
QF Qant
E75
3:42 PM
CDT
5:43 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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QR2420
QR Qatar
319
4:26 PM
CDT
6:21 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA1762
AA American
319
4:26 PM
CDT
6:21 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AY4255cs
AY Finnair
E70
4:34 PM
CDT TB
6:35 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA4116+1
AA American
E70
4:34 PM
CDT TB
6:35 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AS4068cs
AS Alaska
319
10:07 PM
CDT TD
11:59 PM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AS4133cs
AS Alaska
319
5:00 AM
CDT
7:13 AM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA2326+3
AA American
319
5:00 AM
CDT
7:13 AM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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JL7524cs
JL Japan
319
5:05 AM
CDT
7:23 AM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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QR8587cs
QR Qatar
319
5:05 AM
CDT
7:23 AM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA3495
AA American
E75
9:41 AM
CDT
11:49 AM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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QR8720+1
QR Qatar
319
11:17 AM
CDT
1:29 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AY5671cs
AY Finnair
319
12:06 PM
CDT
2:14 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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QR2443
QR Qatar
319
12:06 PM
CDT
2:14 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA2030+1
AA American
319
12:06 PM
CDT
2:14 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5583
AA American
CR9
3:20 PM
CDT
5:34 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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QR2611
QR Qatar
CR9
3:20 PM
CDT
5:34 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3501
AA American
E70
3:20 PM
CDT
5:34 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3021
QF Qant
CR9
3:20 PM
CDT
5:34 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3003+1
QF Qant
CR9
3:26 PM
CDT
5:43 PM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AS4794
AS Alaska
320
4:48 PM
CDT
6:59 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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QF3025
QF Qant
320
4:48 PM
CDT
6:59 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2421
AA American
320
4:48 PM
CDT
6:59 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4309+1
QF Qant
E75
6:13 PM
CDT
8:27 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1762
AA American
319
7:01 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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QR2489
QR Qatar
319
7:01 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3058
QF Qant
319
7:01 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2480+1
QR Qatar
E75
7:05 PM
CDT
9:19 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2524+1
QR Qatar
E75
7:05 PM
CDT
9:19 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4116+1
AA American
E70
7:05 PM
CDT
9:19 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Des Moines
1 carrier, 108 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 108 Flights/wk 625 mi 1h 48m nonstop 64 1-stop hubs

DFW–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 625 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, QF, QR 56 319, 320, CR9, E70, E75 1h48-2h01 87% Oneworld AS, AY, QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AS, QR
320 Airbus A320 – AA, AS, QF, QR
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, QR
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, AY
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (56 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to DSM direction.
Mon
16
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
108
Outbound / wk
151
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,560
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.

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric DFW→DSM DAL→DSM
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 108 1
Flight time 1h 48m 0h 25m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Des Moines is 0 hours the same as Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
625 mi / 1,006 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m to 2h 4m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance625 mi / 1,006 km
Flight time1h 48m to 2h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights108 out / 151 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 1h 48m to 2h 4m. The route covers 625 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 108 nonstop flights per week from DFW to DSM. The return direction has about 151 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MHK, OMA, PTK, STL, MEM, APA, HOU, FSD, RIL, CVG, SCF, COS, MKE, SBN, MRK, PIE, UDD, CLE, SFB, APF, AGS, MSY, RDU, OXC, YYZ, IAD, PIT, FMY, IDA, MCO, TEB, MZT, PBI, PSP, BWI, NAS, GCM, YVR, SJO, IAH, MDW, MIA, ATL, BNA, ORD, PHL, CLT, MSP, AUS, DEN, BUR, DCA, DTW, RSW, FLL, PHX, LAS, LAX, SNA, EWR, LGA, PDX, SRQ and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DSM to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. 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 DFW to DSM

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 108 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to DSM ranges from 1 hours 48 minutes to 2 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,006 km). There are approximately 108 weekly flights outbound and 151 return, totaling 259 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MHK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).