Des Moines to Scottsbluff (DSM–BFF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 1 hub
DEN Denver 4h 15m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Scottsbluff flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Des Moines to Scottsbluff
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 513 mi 2h 44m nonstop -1h behind

DSM–BFF had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 513 miles in 2h 44m.

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All flights from Scottsbluff (BFF) Scottsbluff to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–BFF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 75% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to BFF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
DEN ~4h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
28
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 → BFF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
BFF → DSM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Scottsbluff from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport.
Metric DSM→BFF OMA→BFF
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 2h 44m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 75% –
Omaha (OMA) to Scottsbluff flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Scottsbluff is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · BFF: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Scottsbluff.
Distance & Flight Time
513 mi / 826 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–BFF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Scottsbluff route.
Route details
Distance513 mi / 826 km
Flight time2h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: BFF
Full nameWestern Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport
IATA / ICAOBFF / KBFF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation3,967 ft / 1,209 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to BFF flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport take about 2h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 513 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to BFF: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BFF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Scottsbluff is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from BFF to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 BFF

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DSM to BFF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to BFF is about 2 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 513 miles (826 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).