Des Moines to Bismarck (DSM–BIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DSM and BIS. 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 6 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 35m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Bismarck flights
DEN Denver 4h 29m ACF9UA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bismarck flights
ORD Chicago 4h 59m AAACAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Bismarck flights
AZA Mesa 6h 35m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Bismarck flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 38m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bismarck flights
LAS Las Vegas 15h 48m EJAG4WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Bismarck flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Bismarck
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to BIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
MSP ~3h 35m DEN ~4h 29m ORD ~4h 59m AZA ~6h 35m DFW ~6h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
125
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 → BIS
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
60%
Return
BIS → DSM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → BIS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bismarck is 0 hours the same as Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · BIS: CDT

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

DSM–BIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Bismarck route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
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: BIS
Full nameBismarck Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to BIS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BIS 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.
Yes, return flights from BIS to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.