Des Moines to Sioux Falls (DSM–FSD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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211 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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
MSP Minneapolis 3h 13m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Sioux Falls flights
ORD Chicago 4h 21m AAACAS → AAASCM Chicago (ORD) to Sioux Falls flights
DEN Denver 4h 42m ACF9UA → CMDLEJA Denver (DEN) to Sioux Falls flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 53m AAASAY → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sioux Falls flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 17m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Sioux Falls flights
PIE Pinellas Park 7h 5m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Sioux Falls flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 32m AAAS → AAOO Phoenix (PHX) to Sioux Falls flights
SFB Orlando 8h 11m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Sioux Falls flights
AZA Mesa 11h 23m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Sioux Falls flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 17m G4WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sioux Falls flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Sioux Falls
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 211 mi 0h 55m nonstop

DSM–FSD had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 211 miles in 0h 55m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–FSD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 95% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to FSD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MSP ~3h 13m MDW ~4h 18m ORD ~4h 21m DEN ~4h 42m DFW ~5h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
273
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 → FSD
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
75%
Return
FSD → DSM
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → FSD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sioux Falls from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Sioux Falls Regional Airport.
Metric DSM→FSD CID→FSD
Distance from DSM – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 95% –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Sioux Falls flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Sioux Falls Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
211 mi / 340 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–FSD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Sioux Falls route.
Route details
Distance211 mi / 340 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to FSD flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport take about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 211 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to FSD: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Yes, return flights from FSD to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID. 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 FSD

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DSM to FSD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to FSD is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 211 miles (340 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID).