Des Moines to Cleveland (DSM–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 3h 25m WN → UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights
DTW Detroit 3h 49m DLKEVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 3h 55m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 8m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cleveland flights
BNA Nashville 4h 25m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 51m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
LGA New York 5h 29m AADL → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Cleveland flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 50m AAG4 → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 55m AAASAY → AACXF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cleveland flights
DEN Denver 5h 55m ACF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MDW ~3h 25m MCI ~3h 38m STL ~3h 44m DTW ~3h 49m ORD ~3h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
869
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 → CLE
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
78%
Return
CLE → DSM
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric DSM→CLE CID→CLE OMA→CLE
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – – 1
Departure OTP 55% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Cleveland flights · Omaha (OMA) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

DSM–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Cleveland 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: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to CLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from CLE to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID and 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.

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. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).