Dallas-Fort Worth to Des Moines (DFW–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
DFW–DSM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 625 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, QR | 41 | 319, 320, CR9, E75 | 1h52-2h07 | Oneworld | AS, AY, QR | |
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas | 8 | 319, 320 | 1h52-1h57 | – | – | |
| QF Qantas | 2 | 319 | 1h57 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→DSM | DAL→DSM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 57m | 1h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Gol Linhas Aereas and Qantas. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to DSM is about 1 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,006 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, George Bush Intercontinental and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).