Des Moines to Jacksonville (DSM–JAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,013 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 52m ago
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G4453
G4 Allegiant
320
4:01 PM
CDT
7:30 PM
EDT
2h 29m
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G4462
G4 Allegiant
320
5:08 PM
CDT
8:42 PM
EDT
2h 34m
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G4455
G4 Allegiant
320
5:12 PM
CDT
8:46 PM
EDT
2h 34m
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G4459
G4 Allegiant
320
9:21 PM
EDT
10:58 PM
CDT
2h 37m
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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 10m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Jacksonville flights
BNA Nashville 4h 52m G4 → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Jacksonville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 53m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Jacksonville flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 58m AFAMDL → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Jacksonville flights
ORD Chicago 5h 7m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Jacksonville flights
DCA Washington 5h 46m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Jacksonville flights
AUS Austin 5h 47m G4 → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to Jacksonville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 54m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Jacksonville flights
IAH Houston 5h 55m CMNZUA → ACEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Jacksonville flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 59m AAG4 → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Jacksonville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Jacksonville
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,013 mi 2h 34m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–JAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,013 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DSM Routes JAX Routes DSM Live Flights JAX Live Flights DSM Delays JAX Delays
All flights from Jacksonville (JAX) Jacksonville to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–JAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 320 2h29-2h34 72% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to JAX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to JAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ATL ~4h 10m STL ~4h 14m MCO ~4h 37m CMH ~4h 52m BNA ~4h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,004
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 → JAX
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
76%
Return
JAX → DSM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → JAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Jacksonville from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Jacksonville International Airport.
Metric DSM→JAX OMA→JAX DBQ→JAX
Distance from DSM – 117 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 4 – –
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 19m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Jacksonville flights · Dubuque (DBQ) to Jacksonville flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Jacksonville International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Jacksonville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,013 mi / 1,630 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–JAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Jacksonville route.
Route details
Distance1,013 mi / 1,630 km
Flight time2h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: JAX
Full nameJacksonville International Airport
IATA / ICAOJAX / KJAX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to JAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport take about 2h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,013 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DSM to JAX: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas.
Jacksonville is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from JAX to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and DBQ. 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 JAX

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to JAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to JAX is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,013 miles (1,630 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Dubuque (DBQ).