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

DSM Airport Page →
908 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 5m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Baltimore flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 25m AFAMDL → DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Baltimore flights
BNA Nashville 4h 30m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Baltimore flights
ORD Chicago 4h 31m AAACAS → AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Baltimore flights
DTW Detroit 4h 38m DLKEVS → AMDLF9 Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 44m AA → AAEJAF9 Charlotte (CLT) to Baltimore flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 53m AFAMDL → 8CAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Baltimore flights
VPS Valparaiso 6h 15m G4 → WN Valparaiso (VPS) to Baltimore flights
DEN Denver 6h 15m ACF9UA → EJAUAWN Denver (DEN) to Baltimore flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 27m AAASAY → AACXF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Baltimore flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Baltimore
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
908 mi 1h 58m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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All flights from Baltimore (BWI) Baltimore to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
MDW ~4h 5m MSP ~4h 25m BNA ~4h 30m ORD ~4h 31m DTW ~4h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,533
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 → BWI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
98%
Return
BWI → DSM
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → BWI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Baltimore from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric DSM→BWI OMA→BWI
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 58m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 80% –
Omaha (OMA) to Baltimore flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
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 1h 58m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance908 mi / 1,461 km
Flight time1h 58m
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: 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 about 1h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 908 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville.
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.
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 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 is about 1 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 908 miles (1,461 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).