Des Moines to Burbank (DSM–BUR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,433 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 5m EJAG4WN EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Burbank flights
DEN Denver 5h 10m ACF9UA ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Burbank flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 18m AAASWN AAUSCWN Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank flights
MDW Chicago 6h 30m EJAWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Burbank flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 53m AAASAY A8AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Burbank flights
BNA Nashville 6h 55m G4 WN Nashville (BNA) to Burbank flights
AUS Austin 8h 20m G4 WN Austin (AUS) to Burbank flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 19m AFAMDL DL Atlanta (ATL) to Burbank flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Burbank
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,433 mi 3h 34m nonstop -2h behind

DSM–BUR had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, 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 1,433 miles in 3h 34m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–BUR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 0 84%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to BUR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
432
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 → BUR
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
81%
Return
BUR → DSM
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → BUR delays →

Other ways to reach Burbank from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Metric DSM→BUR OMA→BUR
Distance from DSM 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 34m 3h 19m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Hollywood Burbank Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Burbank.
Distance & Flight Time
1,433 mi / 2,307 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m gate to gate.

DSM–BUR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Burbank route.
Route details
Distance1,433 mi / 2,307 km
Flight time3h 34m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: BUR
IATA / ICAOBUR / KBUR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation778 ft / 237 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to BUR flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Hollywood Burbank Airport take about 3h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,433 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to BUR: Allegiant Air. 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 3h 34m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BUR 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.
Burbank is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from BUR 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 BUR

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, 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 BUR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to BUR is about 3 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,433 miles (2,307 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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