Des Moines to Dallas (DSM–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Des Moines to Dallas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 625 mi 2h 16m nonstop -1h behind 41 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and DAL, connecting options are available through 41 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MEM ~3h 59m STL ~4h 35m IND ~4h 52m APA ~5h 30m ELP ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,396
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 → DAL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAL → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → DAL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric DSM→DAL OMA→DAL
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 16
Flight time 2h 16m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · DAL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
625 mi / 1,006 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 16m.
Facts

DSM–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance625 mi / 1,006 km
Flight time2h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Dallas Love Field take approximately 2h 16m. The route covers 625 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to DAL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, STL, IND, APA, ELP, HDN, CVG, IAH, MTJ, RIL, SLC, IAD, TEX, BWI, SCF, PIE, FMY, PGD, YYC, MSP, MIA, AUS, SAT, LGA, BOS, ORD, DEN, MDW, PHX, BNA, SNA, ATL, DCA, CLT, LAS, LAX, MCO, FLL, SFB, SRQ and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from DAL 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 DAL

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to DAL ranges from 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,006 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).