Des Moines to Denver (DSM–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 60 | 319, 320, 738, CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h39-2h14 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 13 | 737, 7S7 | 1h55 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 3 | 32N | 2h09 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 99 | 7 | 41 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 59m | 2h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
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 Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DSM to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to DEN ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (947 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 173 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Dodge (FOD), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).