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

DSM Airport Page →
1,328 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 54m ago
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QR2658
QR Qatar
E75
5:50 AM
CDT
10:08 AM
EDT
3h 18m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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QR2341
QR Qatar
E75
8:51 PM
EDT
11:40 PM
CDT
3h 49m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA4798
AA American
E75
8:59 PM
EDT TD
11:41 PM
CDT
3h 42m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 4h 49m G4 → AAATBA Nashville (BNA) to Miami flights
ATL Atlanta 5h AFAMDL → AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Miami flights
ORD Chicago 5h 42m AAACAS → 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Miami flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 45m AFAMDL → AADLQR Minneapolis (MSP) to Miami flights
IAH Houston 5h 52m CMNZUA → AAATAV Houston (IAH) to Miami flights
MDW Chicago 6h 4m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Miami flights
DTW Detroit 6h 4m DLKEVS → AAAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Miami flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 16m AAASAY → AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Miami flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 30m AAG4 → AAASAT Philadelphia (PHL) to Miami flights
DCA Washington 6h 31m AA → AAASAT Washington (DCA) to Miami flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Miami
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,328 mi 3h 18m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–MIA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,328 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

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 Also: QR 4 – – 100% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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 MIA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
BNA ~4h 49m MCO ~4h 58m STL ~5h 0m ATL ~5h 0m MCI ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,914
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 → MIA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
MIA → DSM
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → MIA delays →
Alternatives

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 7
Weekly flights 2 – 1
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 36m 2h 38m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Miami flights · Omaha (OMA) to Miami flights · Dubuque (DBQ) to Miami flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Miami International Airport.
Know before you go

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 18m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

DSM–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,328 mi / 2,137 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 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: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Miami International Airport take about 3h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,328 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DSM to MIA: American Airlines.
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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
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, 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 MIA

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to MIA is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,328 miles (2,137 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Dubuque (DBQ).