Des Moines to El Paso (DSM–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
972 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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
AUS Austin 4h 29m G4 → EJAWN Austin (AUS) to El Paso flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 37m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to El Paso flights
DEN Denver 4h 40m ACF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to El Paso flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 2m AAAS → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to El Paso flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 40m EJAG4WN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to El Paso flights
ORD Chicago 5h 55m AAACAS → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to El Paso flights
IAH Houston 6h 32m CMNZUA → ACCMNH Houston (IAH) to El Paso flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 50m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to El Paso flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 55m AA → AAASPD Los Angeles (LAX) to El Paso flights
MDW Chicago 7h 5m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to El Paso flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to El Paso
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
972 mi 2h 8m nonstop -1h behind

DSM–ELP 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 El Paso (ELP) El Paso to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
AUS ~4h 29m DFW ~4h 37m DEN ~4h 40m PHX ~5h 2m LAS ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
371
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 → ELP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ELP → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → ELP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach El Paso from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric DSM→ELP ALO→ELP OMA→ELP
Distance from DSM – 96 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 2h 8m 5h 37m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Waterloo (ALO) to El Paso flights · Omaha (OMA) to El Paso flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to El Paso International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
El Paso is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · ELP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
972 mi / 1,564 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance972 mi / 1,564 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
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: ELP
Full nameEl Paso International Airport
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to El Paso International Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 972 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
El Paso is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include ALO and 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 ELP

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to ELP is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 972 miles (1,564 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Waterloo (ALO) and Omaha (OMA).