Des Moines to Lincoln (DSM–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
DEN Denver 4h 24m ACF9UA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 4h 25m AAACAS → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 16m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 24h 13m G4WN → MXSLH Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~3h 42m AFAMDL → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~5h 33m EJAG4 → AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
EWR Newark ~6h 53m G4 → Newark (EWR) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando ~7h 20m → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
LAX Los Angeles ~9h 13m AA → Los Angeles (LAX) to Lincoln flights
IAH Houston ~11h 42m CMNZUA → Houston (IAH) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MSP ~3h 42m DEN ~4h 24m ORD ~4h 25m DFW ~5h 16m HOU ~5h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
129
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 → LNK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
67%
Return
LNK → DSM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric DSM→LNK OMA→LNK
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 1
Departure OTP 67% –
Omaha (OMA) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln.
Facts

DSM–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Lincoln route.
Route details
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: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to LNK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from LNK to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).