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

DSM Airport Page →
1,136 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 30m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4453
G4 Allegiant
320
8:00 AM
CDT
9:00 AM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4458
G4 Allegiant
320
8:00 AM
CDT
9:00 AM
MST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4457
G4 Allegiant
320
8:30 AM
CDT
9:25 AM
MST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4436
G4 Allegiant
320
3:43 PM
CDT
4:39 PM
MST
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4453
G4 Allegiant
320
9:45 AM
MST
2:32 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4480
G4 Allegiant
320
10:15 AM
MST
3:02 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4447
G4 Allegiant
320
5:29 PM
MST
10:13 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 2 hubs
PDX Portland 8h 26m G4 G4 Portland (PDX) to Mesa flights
SNA Santa Ana 13h 35m G4 G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Mesa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Mesa
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,136 mi 2h 58m 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 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 8 320 2h55-3h 63%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (8 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
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to AZA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
348
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → AZA
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
AZA → DSM
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →

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 8 4 2
Flight time 2h 58m 3h 5m 2h 37m
Departure OTP 63%
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 2h 58m gate to gate.

DSM–AZA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Mesa route.
Route details
Distance1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Flight time2h 58m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 1,136 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DSM to AZA: Allegiant Air.
This route has daily 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 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 8 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 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,136 miles (1,828 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via 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).