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

DSM Airport Page →
625 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights Verified 3m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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
HOU Houston 4h 23m EJAG4 → CWGEJALBQ Houston (HOU) to Dallas flights
MDW Chicago 4h 30m EJAWN → EJAKOWWN Chicago (MDW) to Dallas flights
AUS Austin 4h 46m G4 → WN Austin (AUS) to Dallas flights
DEN Denver 4h 53m ACF9UA → LXJWN Denver (DEN) to Dallas flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 10m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas flights
BNA Nashville 5h 15m G4 → LXJWN Nashville (BNA) to Dallas flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 10m AA → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 13m AFAMDL → WN Minneapolis (MSP) to Dallas flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 17m AAAS → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Dallas flights
DCA Washington 6h 29m AA → JTLWN Washington (DCA) to Dallas flights
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Des Moines to Dallas
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
625 mi 1h 33m 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
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
MCI ~3h 45m STL ~3h 54m OKC ~4h 19m HOU ~4h 23m MDW ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,380
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
50%
Return
DAL → DSM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
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 CID→DAL OMA→DAL
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 14
Weekly flights ~1 1 13
Flight time 1h 33m 2h 1h 26m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Dallas flights · Omaha (OMA) to Dallas flights · Sioux City (SUX) 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 33m 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 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 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 33m gate to gate. The route covers 625 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Chicago Midway and Austin Bergstrom.
Yes, return flights from DAL to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID, OMA and SUX. 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 33 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 William P. Hobby, Chicago Midway and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Sioux City (SUX).