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

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Des Moines to Sioux Falls
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 211 mi 0h 55m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

DSM–FSD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 211 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to FSD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
226
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.
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
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 approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 211 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to FSD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, OKC, IND, SLC, IAD, MCO, CLT, IFP, BOS, RSW, PGD, SNA, FLL, ATL, MSP, ORD, AZA, DEN, PHX, BNA, DFW, PIE, LAS and SFB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FSD to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to FSD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to FSD ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 211 miles (340 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.