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

DSM Airport Page →
1,136 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 1h ago
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G4449
G4 Allegiant
320
8:00 AM
CDT
8:57 AM
MST
2h 57m
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M T W T F S S
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G4457
G4 Allegiant
320
8:30 AM
CDT
9:25 AM
MST
2h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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G4480
G4 Allegiant
320
8:47 AM
MST
1:27 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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G4453
G4 Allegiant
320
9:47 AM
MST
2:27 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 52m ACF9UA → KG Denver (DEN) to Mesa flights
PDX Portland 8h 8m G4 → G4 Portland (PDX) to Mesa flights
SNA Santa Ana 16h 46m G4 → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Mesa flights
PHX Phoenix ~4h 59m AAAS → Phoenix (PHX) to Mesa flights
FSD Sioux Falls ~5h 15m SY → G4 Sioux Falls (FSD) to Mesa flights
IFP Bullhead City ~5h 31m → SY Bullhead City (IFP) to Mesa flights
LAS Las Vegas ~5h 36m G4WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Mesa flights
MKE Milwaukee ~5h 54m → Milwaukee (MKE) to Mesa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 2m AFAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Mesa flights
MCO Orlando ~8h 8m → Orlando (MCO) to Mesa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Mesa
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,136 mi 2h 56m nonstop -2h behind

DSM–AZA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,136 miles in approximately 2h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DSM Routes AZA Routes DSM Live Flights AZA Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Mesa (AZA) Mesa to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

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 3 320 2h55-2h57 60% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to AZA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to AZA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
PHX ~4h 59m FSD ~5h 15m IFP ~5h 31m LAS ~5h 36m DEN ~5h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
342
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 → AZA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
AZA → DSM
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

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 2
Weekly flights 3 3 1
Flight time 2h 56m 3h 5m 2h 41m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Mesa flights · Omaha (OMA) to Mesa flights · Moline (MLI) to Mesa flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Know before you go

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 2h 56m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–AZA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Mesa route.
Route details
Distance1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Flight time2h 56m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: AZA
Full nameMesa Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to AZA flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Mesa Gateway Airport take about 2h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,136 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DSM to AZA: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Portland and John Wayne Orange County.
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 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to AZA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to AZA is about 2 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,136 miles (1,828 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Portland and John Wayne Orange County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).