Des Moines to Miami (DSM–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,328 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA3538
AA American
E75
7:00 AM
CDT
11:20 AM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3558
AA American
E70
9:05 PM
EDT TD
11:56 PM
CDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Des Moines to Miami
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,328 mi 3h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

DSM–MIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,328 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E75 3h20 93% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to MIA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,915
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → MIA
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
98%
Return
MIA → DSM
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → MIA delays →

Other ways to reach Miami from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric DSM→MIA CID→MIA OMA→MIA
Distance from DSM 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 7 1 10
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 36m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Miami International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
1,328 mi / 2,137 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m.
Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

DSM–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,328 mi / 2,137 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Miami International Airport take approximately 3h 20m. The route covers 1,328 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DSM to MIA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FMY, MEM, PIE, RSW, IND, PGD, SRQ, CID, CVG, STL, BWI, IAD, DAL, APA, PUB, RIL, SAT, TEX, MTJ, FLL, SCF, SLC, ATW, MCO, SNA, YVR, LGA, BOS, DTW, MDW, IAH, ATL, DFW, CLT, AUS, ORD, DEN, DCA, BNA, PHX, LAX, MSP and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from MIA to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID and 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 MIA

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to MIA ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,328 miles (2,137 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FMY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).