Des Moines to Mesa (DSM–AZA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 5h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4457
G4 Allegiant
320
8:30 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4746
G4 Allegiant
320
1:11 PM
CDT
2:19 PM
MST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4453
G4 Allegiant
320
3:32 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
MST
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42314
G4 Allegiant
320
8:05 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4469
G4 Allegiant
320
10:20 AM
MST
3:07 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4437
G4 Allegiant
320
5:30 PM
MST
10:11 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Des Moines to Mesa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,136 mi 3h nonstop -2h behind 28 1-stop hubs

DSM–AZA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,136 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–AZA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 7 320 3h-3h08 88%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (7 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, DSM to AZA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to AZA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
402
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 Mesa from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Metric DSM→AZA CID→AZA OMA→AZA
Distance from DSM 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 3 4
Flight time 3h 3h 22m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Mesa is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · AZA: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Mesa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 3h 8m.

DSM–AZA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Mesa route.
Route details
Distance1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Flight time3h to 3h 8m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 4 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: AZA
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to AZA flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Mesa Gateway Airport take approximately 3h to 3h 8m. The route covers 1,136 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DSM to AZA. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, ELP, CID, FSD, SLC, LAS, OKC, TUS, PVU, HOU, DEN, MKE, SAT, DAL, CVG, YYC, BNA, CLT, BWI, MCO, PBI, PDX, ATW, MIA, MSP, SNA, MCI and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mesa is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from AZA to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID, OMA and MLI. 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 AZA

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to AZA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to AZA ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,136 miles (1,828 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).