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

DSM Airport Page →
908 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 38 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 10m EJAWN → UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Baltimore flights
DTW Detroit 4h 14m DLKEVS → AMDLF9 Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore flights
ORD Chicago 4h 31m AAACAS → AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Baltimore flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 38m AFAMDL → DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Baltimore flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 39m AA → AAF9MH Charlotte (CLT) to Baltimore flights
BNA Nashville 4h 50m G4 → SYWN Nashville (BNA) to Baltimore flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 50m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Baltimore flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 59m AAASAY → AACXEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Baltimore flights
VPS Valparaiso 6h 5m G4 → WN Valparaiso (VPS) to Baltimore flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 5m G4 → WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) 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 2h 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
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MDW ~4h 10m CMH ~4h 11m DTW ~4h 14m STL ~4h 19m MKE ~4h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,643
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
BWI → DSM
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → BWI delays →
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 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 time2h
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 2h gate to gate. The route covers 908 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
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.
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 2 hours 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, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.