Des Moines to Indianapolis (DSM–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
406 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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
MDW Chicago 3h 25m EJAWN → LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 39m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Indianapolis flights
ORD Chicago 3h 42m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis flights
DTW Detroit 3h 55m DLKEVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis flights
BNA Nashville 4h 30m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Indianapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 58m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 9m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Indianapolis flights
AUS Austin 5h 24m G4 → AMDLLXJ Austin (AUS) to Indianapolis flights
DEN Denver 5h 25m ACF9UA → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Indianapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 406 mi 2h 7m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–IND had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 406 miles in 2h 7m.

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All flights from Indianapolis (IND) Indianapolis to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 68% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MDW ~3h 25m MSP ~3h 39m ORD ~3h 42m DTW ~3h 55m BNA ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
977
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 → IND
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
89%
Return
IND → DSM
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → IND delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric DSM→IND OMA→IND MLI→IND
Distance from DSM – 117 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 2h 7m 1h 28m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 68% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Indianapolis flights · Moline (MLI) to Indianapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
406 mi / 653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance406 mi / 653 km
Flight time2h 7m
Time difference+1 hour
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: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take about 2h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 406 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to IND: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 7m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from IND to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and MLI. 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 IND

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to IND is about 2 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 406 miles (653 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).