Des Moines to Bangor (DSM–BGR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DSM and BGR. Nearest airports to DSM with scheduled service: Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 76 mi) · Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi) · The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 103 mi)
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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
DTW Detroit 4h 43m AFDLKE → DL Detroit (DTW) to Bangor flights
ORD Chicago 5h 17m AAACAS → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Bangor flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 32m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Bangor flights
DCA Washington 6h 33m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Bangor flights
LGA New York 6h 33m AADL → AADL New York (LGA) to Bangor flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 33m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Bangor flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 39m AAG4QR → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Bangor flights
SFB Orlando 13h 11m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Bangor flights
LAX Los Angeles 28h 37m AA → SV Los Angeles (LAX) to Bangor flights
EWR Newark ~5h 36m G4 → UA Newark (EWR) to Bangor flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Bangor
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and BGR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes BGR Routes DSM Live Flights BGR Live Flights DSM Delays BGR Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to BGR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
DTW ~4h 43m ORD ~5h 17m EWR ~5h 36m ATL ~6h 32m DCA ~6h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
241
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 → BGR
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
60%
Return
BGR → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → BGR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bangor from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Bangor International Airport.
Metric DSM→BGR OMA→BGR
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Departure OTP 79% –
Omaha (OMA) to Bangor flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Bangor International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Bangor is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · BGR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Bangor.
Facts

DSM–BGR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Bangor route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: BGR
Full nameBangor International Airport
IATA / ICAOBGR / KBGR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to BGR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BGR 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.
Bangor is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from BGR 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).