Des Moines to Iowa City (DSM–IOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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109 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service Verified 1w ago
No nonstop service between DSM and IOW. Nearest airports to DSM with scheduled service: Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 76 mi) · Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi) · The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 103 mi)
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Des Moines to Iowa City
Route information for DSM to IOW.
109 mi 0h 38m nonstop

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → IOW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
IOW → DSM
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Iowa City.
Distance & Flight Time
109 mi / 176 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–IOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Iowa City route.
Route details
Distance109 mi / 176 km
Flight time0h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: IOW
Full nameIowa City Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOIOW / KIOW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation668 ft / 204 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to IOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Iowa City Municipal Airport take about 0h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 109 miles.
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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 IOW

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to IOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to IOW is about 0 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km).