Des Moines to Houston (DSM–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
826 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: 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 3h 51m G4 → WN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 11m AAASAY → AABAIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 25m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 4h 45m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 50m AFAMDL → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 5h AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 5h 2m ACF9UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 25m AAASWN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
DCA Washington 6h 45m AA → WN Washington (DCA) to Houston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 3m G4 → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 826 mi 2h 31m nonstop

DSM–HOU had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 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 826 miles in 2h 31m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes HOU Routes DSM Live Flights HOU Live Flights DSM Delays HOU Delays
All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 – – 58% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 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 HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
AUS ~3h 51m DFW ~4h 11m BNA ~4h 25m MDW ~4h 45m MSP ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,059
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 → HOU
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
88%
Return
HOU → DSM
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric DSM→HOU CID→HOU OMA→HOU
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 10
Weekly flights – – 13
Flight time 2h 31m 1h 54m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 58% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Houston flights · Omaha (OMA) to Houston flights · Burlington (BRL) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
826 mi / 1,330 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Houston route.
Route details
Distance826 mi / 1,330 km
Flight time2h 31m
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: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 2h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 826 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to HOU: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 31m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HOU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from HOU to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID, OMA and BRL. 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 HOU

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 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 HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to HOU is about 2 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 826 miles (1,330 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Burlington (BRL).