Des Moines to Akron (DSM–CAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DSM and CAK. 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)
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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
ORD Chicago 4h 5m AAACAS → AAAVNZ Chicago (ORD) to Akron flights
DCA Washington 5h 7m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Akron flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 10m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Akron flights
PIE Pinellas Park 6h 24m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Akron flights
PGD Punta Gorda 9h 34m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Akron flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 17h 23m G4 → G4MX Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Akron flights
LAS Las Vegas 19h 18m EJAG4WN → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Akron flights
RSW Fort Myers 22h 17m G4 → MX Fort Myers (RSW) to Akron flights
SFB Orlando ~6h 26m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Akron flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~7h 29m G4 → MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Akron flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Akron
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes CAK Routes DSM Live Flights CAK Live Flights DSM Delays CAK Delays
All flights from Akron (CAK) Akron to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ORD ~4h 5m DCA ~5h 7m CLT ~5h 10m PIE ~6h 24m SFB ~6h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
362
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 → CAK
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
75%
Return
CAK → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → CAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Akron from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Akron Canton Regional Airport.
Metric DSM→CAK CID→CAK
Distance from DSM – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Departure OTP 50% –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Akron flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Akron Canton Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Akron.
Facts

DSM–CAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Akron route.
Route details
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: CAK
Full nameAkron Canton Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to CAK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAK 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.
Akron is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from CAK to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID).