Des Moines to Baltimore (DSM–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Des Moines to Baltimore
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
908 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and BWI, connecting options are available through 53 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,484
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
908 mi / 1,461 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
Facts

DSM–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance908 mi / 1,461 km
Flight time2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: BWI
Full nameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 908 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, TEB, MEM, STL, HPN, FSD, CVG, RDU, IND, EWR, ACY, ACK, DCA, LGA, MCO, SFB, PIE, VPS, TPA, HOU, PBI, NAS, DAL, AZA, SLC, GCM, SCF, SAT, SNA, DTW, MIA, BOS, ORD, ATL, CMH, RSW, MSP, MDW, SRQ, CLT, IAH, BNA, DEN, DFW, PHX, MKE, LAX, AUS, FLL, PDX, LAS, MCI and TRK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from BWI to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 BWI

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to BWI ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 908 miles (1,461 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.