Des Moines to Dubuque (DSM–DBQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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163 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 2 hubs
ACY Atlantic City ~6h 39m → Atlantic City (ACY) to Dubuque flights
IFP Bullhead City ~7h 40m → Bullhead City (IFP) to Dubuque flights
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Des Moines to Dubuque
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
163 mi 0h 27m nonstop

DSM–DBQ 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 Dubuque (DBQ) Dubuque to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to DBQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ACY ~6h 39m IFP ~7h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → DBQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
DBQ → DSM
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dubuque from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Dubuque Regional Airport.
Metric DSM→DBQ OMA→DBQ
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 0h 27m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Dubuque flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Dubuque Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dubuque is 0 hours the same as Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · DBQ: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Dubuque.
Distance & Flight Time
163 mi / 262 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 27m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–DBQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Dubuque route.
Route details
Distance163 mi / 262 km
Flight time0h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: DBQ
Full nameDubuque Regional Airport
IATA / ICAODBQ / KDBQ
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,077 ft / 328 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to DBQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport take about 0h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 163 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 DBQ

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to DBQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to DBQ is about 0 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 163 miles (262 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).