Des Moines to Waterloo (DSM–ALO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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96 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 39m AAACAS → AAQR Chicago (ORD) to Waterloo flights
DCA Washington 5h 52m AA → SY Washington (DCA) to Waterloo flights
HOU Houston ~6h 33m EJAG4 → Houston (HOU) to Waterloo flights
RSW Fort Myers ~7h 22m G4 → UD Fort Myers (RSW) to Waterloo flights
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Des Moines to Waterloo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
96 mi 0h 28m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to ALO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~4h 39m DCA ~5h 52m HOU ~6h 33m RSW ~7h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
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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 → ALO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ALO → 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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Waterloo from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Waterloo Regional Airport.
Metric DSM→ALO OMA→ALO
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 0h 28m 0h 32m
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Waterloo flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Waterloo Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Waterloo is 0 hours the same as Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · ALO: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Waterloo.
Distance & Flight Time
96 mi / 154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 28m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–ALO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Waterloo route.
Route details
Distance96 mi / 154 km
Flight time0h 28m
Time difference0 hours
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: ALO
Full nameWaterloo Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOALO / KALO
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation873 ft / 266 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to ALO flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport take about 0h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 96 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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 DSM to ALO

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to ALO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to ALO is about 0 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 96 miles (154 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).