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

DSM Airport Page →
625 mi airlines charter/private ~3/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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
AUS Austin 4h 2m G4 → EJALXJWN Austin (AUS) to Dallas flights
MDW Chicago 4h 20m EJAWN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Dallas flights
DEN Denver 4h 37m ACF9UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Dallas flights
BNA Nashville 4h 48m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Dallas flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 4m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 13m AAASWN → LXJWN Phoenix (PHX) to Dallas flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 40m G4WN → EJALXJVJA Las Vegas (LAS) to Dallas flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 44m AA → EJALXJWN Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 52m AFAMDL → WN Minneapolis (MSP) to Dallas flights
LGA New York 7h 34m AADL → LXJWN New York (LGA) to Dallas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Dallas
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
625 mi 1h 34m nonstop

DSM–DAL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Dallas (DAL) Dallas to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
AUS ~4h 2m MDW ~4h 20m DEN ~4h 37m BNA ~4h 48m ATL ~5h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,215
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAL → DSM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
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 FOD→DAL CID→DAL
Distance from DSM – 76 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights ~3 – –
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 34m 1h 36m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Fort Dodge (FOD) to Dallas flights · Cedar Rapids (CID) to Dallas flights · 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
0h
Dallas is 0 hours the same as Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · DAL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
625 mi / 1,006 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance625 mi / 1,006 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~3 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/Chicago
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 about 1h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 625 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Chicago Midway and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DAL 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.
Yes, return flights from DAL to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FOD, 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.

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 is about 1 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,006 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Chicago Midway and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Dodge (FOD), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).