Des Moines to Memphis (DSM–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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491 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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
BNA Nashville 3h 35m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 11m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 12m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 23m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 25m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 38m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
DEN Denver 5h 8m ACF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 9m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
MDW Chicago 5h 20m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Memphis flights
AUS Austin 5h 25m EJAG4 → DLWN Austin (AUS) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Memphis
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
491 mi 0h 56m nonstop

DSM–MEM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
BNA ~3h 35m ATL ~4h 11m MSP ~4h 12m ORD ~4h 23m DFW ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
666
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 → MEM
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
95%
Return
MEM → DSM
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric DSM→MEM CID→MEM OMA→MEM
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 56m 1h 48m 2h 39m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Memphis flights · Omaha (OMA) to Memphis flights · Moline (MLI) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Memphis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
491 mi / 790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance491 mi / 790 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 0h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 491 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MEM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MEM to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID, 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 MEM

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to MEM is about 0 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 491 miles (790 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).