Des Moines to Seattle (DSM–BFI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,461 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 3w 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.

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Des Moines to Seattle
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,461 mi 3h 19m nonstop -2h behind

DSM–BFI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to BFI.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → BFI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
BFI → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to King County International Airport - Boeing Field.
Metric DSM→BFI OMA→BFI
Distance from DSM 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 5
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 3h 19m 3h 6m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to King County International Airport - Boeing Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Seattle is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · BFI: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,461 mi / 2,351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m gate to gate.

DSM–BFI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,461 mi / 2,351 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to BFI flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to King County International Airport - Boeing Field take about 3h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,461 miles.
Seattle is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from BFI 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 BFI

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to BFI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to BFI is about 3 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,461 miles (2,351 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).