Des Moines to Denver (DSM–DEN) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DSM–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 588 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 47 | 319, 738, E75L, E7W | 2h06-2h17 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h45-2h34 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 5 | 32N | 2h04 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→DEN | FOD→DEN | CID→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 76 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 103 | 14 | 41 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 1h 58m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
DSM–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to DEN
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 103 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DSM to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to DEN is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (947 km). There are approximately 103 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Dodge (FOD), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).