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

DSM Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 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)
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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
ORD Chicago 4h 3m AAACAS → AAAVNZ Chicago (ORD) to Akron flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 58m AA → AANXC Charlotte (CLT) to Akron flights
BNA Nashville 5h 8m G4 → EJAG4 Nashville (BNA) to Akron flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 39m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Akron flights
PIE Pinellas Park 9h 19m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Akron flights
PGD Punta Gorda 9h 42m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Akron flights
DCA Washington 12h 45m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Akron flights
SFB Orlando 18h 9m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Akron flights
LAS Las Vegas 19h 29m EJAG4WN → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Akron flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 21h 4m G4 → G4MX 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.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ORD ~4h 3m CLT ~4h 58m BNA ~5h 8m VPS ~5h 39m PIE ~9h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
401
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
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
67%
Return
CAK → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → CAK delays →
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, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville.
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.
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, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.