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

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Des Moines to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 826 mi 2h 9m nonstop 69 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and HOU, connecting options are available through 69 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,147
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.
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 0 1 6
Weekly flights 1 – 8
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 19m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 69% – –
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 9m.
Facts

DSM–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Houston route.
Route details
Distance826 mi / 1,330 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections69 hubs
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 approximately 2h 9m. The route covers 826 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to HOU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYR, OMA, MEM, CID, STL, PWA, CMI, LEX, MKE, CVG, APA, DAL, RIL, IND, GUF, ORD, ELP, MTJ, TEX, HDN, PIE, MRK, RDU, CLT, MCO, SCF, FMY, PBI, IAD, TUS, TEB, TPA, SAT, PGD, HPN, BWI, NAS, PVU, SLC, RSW, PHL, SRQ, EWR, ACK, GCM, SNA, YYC, BOS, ACY, YVR, BUR, VPS, AUS, MSP, LGA, OKC, BNA, DEN, FLL, MDW, DFW, PHX, LAS, LAX, ATL, DCA, MIA, CMH and MCI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to HOU ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 826 miles (1,330 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Burlington (BRL).