Des Moines to Kearney (DSM–EAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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284 mi airlines charter/private
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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
DEN Denver 4h 17m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Kearney flights
ORD Chicago 5h 9m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Kearney flights
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Des Moines to Kearney
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
284 mi 1h 38m nonstop

DSM–EAR 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 Kearney (EAR) Kearney to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to EAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
DEN ~4h 17m ORD ~5h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
51
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 → EAR
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
EAR → DSM
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kearney from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Kearney Regional Airport.
Metric DSM→EAR OMA→EAR
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 38m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 67% –
Omaha (OMA) to Kearney flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Kearney Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Kearney.
Distance & Flight Time
284 mi / 457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–EAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Kearney route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 457 km
Flight time1h 38m
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: EAR
Full nameKearney Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOEAR / KEAR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,131 ft / 650 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to EAR flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Kearney Regional Airport take about 1h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 284 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
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 EAR

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

DSM to EAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to EAR is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (457 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).