Des Moines to Jackson (DSM–JAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
667 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
No nonstop service between DSM and JAN. 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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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 7 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 25m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Jackson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 37m AAASAY → AABAFJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Jackson flights
IAH Houston 5h 6m CMNZUA → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Jackson flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 37m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Jackson flights
HOU Houston 6h 58m G4 → WN Houston (HOU) to Jackson flights
DCA Washington 8h 16m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Jackson flights
BNA Nashville 8h 41m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Jackson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Jackson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
667 mi 1h 38m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and JAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to JAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ATL ~4h 25m DFW ~4h 37m IAH ~5h 6m CLT ~6h 37m HOU ~6h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
167
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 → JAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
JAN → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → JAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Jackson from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.
Metric DSM→JAN OMA→JAN
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 38m –
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Jackson flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Jackson.
Distance & Flight Time
667 mi / 1,074 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–JAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Jackson route.
Route details
Distance667 mi / 1,074 km
Flight time1h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: JAN
Full nameJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
IATA / ICAOJAN / KJAN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation346 ft / 105 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to JAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport take about 1h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 667 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
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 JAN

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to JAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to JAN is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 667 miles (1,074 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).