Des Moines to Nantucket (DSM–ACK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,219 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
BOS Boston 5h 5m G4 → 9KAAB6 Boston (BOS) to Nantucket flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 14m AAG4 → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Nantucket flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 28m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Nantucket flights
LGA New York 5h 44m AADL → AAB6DL New York (LGA) to Nantucket flights
ORD Chicago 5h 47m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Nantucket flights
EWR Newark 6h 16m G4 → UA Newark (EWR) to Nantucket flights
DCA Washington 7h 15m AA → AAB6 Washington (DCA) to Nantucket flights
PHX Phoenix ~9h AAAS → JD Phoenix (PHX) to Nantucket flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Nantucket
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,219 mi 2h 24m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–ACK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Nantucket (ACK) Nantucket to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to ACK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
BOS ~5h 5m PHL ~5h 14m CLT ~5h 28m LGA ~5h 44m ORD ~5h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
202
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → ACK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ACK → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nantucket is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · ACK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Nantucket.
Distance & Flight Time
1,219 mi / 1,962 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–ACK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Nantucket route.
Route details
Distance1,219 mi / 1,962 km
Flight time2h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: ACK
Full nameNantucket Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAOACK / KACK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to ACK flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport take about 2h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 1,219 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Philadelphia and Charlotte Douglas.
Nantucket is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
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 DSM to ACK

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to ACK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to ACK is about 2 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,219 miles (1,962 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Philadelphia and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.