Des Moines to Gulf Shores (DSM–GUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G4 Allegiant
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2h 28m
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G4 Allegiant
320
10:18 AM
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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 4 hubs
BNA Nashville 7h 51m G4 → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Gulf Shores flights
MCI Kansas City ~4h 13m AA → G4 Kansas City (MCI) to Gulf Shores flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 23m → G4 Oklahoma City (OKC) to Gulf Shores flights
ATW Appleton ~8h 48m → G4 Appleton (ATW) to Gulf Shores flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Gulf Shores
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 845 mi 2h 28m nonstop

DSM–GUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 845 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DSM Routes GUF Routes DSM Live Flights GUF Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Gulf Shores (GUF) Gulf Shores to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–GUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 320 2h28 72% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to GUF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to GUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MCI ~4h 13m OKC ~5h 23m BNA ~7h 51m ATW ~8h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
247
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 → GUF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
GUF → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Gulf Shores from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Jack Edwards National Airport.
Metric DSM→GUF OMA→GUF
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 3
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 16m
Departure OTP 72% –
Omaha (OMA) to Gulf Shores flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Jack Edwards National Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Gulf Shores.
Distance & Flight Time
845 mi / 1,361 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–GUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Gulf Shores route.
Route details
Distance845 mi / 1,361 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: GUF
Full nameJack Edwards National Airport
IATA / ICAOGUF / KJKA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to GUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Jack Edwards National Airport take about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 845 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DSM to GUF: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville.
Yes, return flights from GUF to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 GUF

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to GUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to GUF is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 845 miles (1,361 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).