Des Moines to Fort Worth (DSM–AFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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624 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 6h 33m G4WN → SY Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Worth flights
PHL Philadelphia 21h 52m AAG4 → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Worth flights
PDX Portland 29h 59m G4 → SY Portland (PDX) to Fort Worth flights
STL St Louis ~3h 39m → St Louis (STL) to Fort Worth flights
AUS Austin ~4h 21m G4 → Austin (AUS) to Fort Worth flights
DEN Denver ~5h 37m ACF9UA → Denver (DEN) to Fort Worth flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~7h 25m AAASAY → Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
624 mi 1h 35m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and AFW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to AFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
STL ~3h 39m AUS ~4h 21m DEN ~5h 37m LAS ~6h 33m DFW ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
92
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 → AFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
AFW → DSM
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
25%
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
0h
Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · AFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
624 mi / 1,004 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–AFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance624 mi / 1,004 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: AFW
Full namePerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
IATA / ICAOAFW / KAFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation722 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to AFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 624 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Philadelphia and Portland.
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 AFW

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to AFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to AFW is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 624 miles (1,004 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Philadelphia and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.