Des Moines to Monterey (DSM–MRY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,543 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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 6 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 30m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Monterey flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 30m EJAG4WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey flights
PHX Phoenix 6h AAASWN → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 24m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Monterey flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 56m AA → ACAVCM Los Angeles (LAX) to Monterey flights
SNA Santa Ana 26h 27m G4 → LXJXE Santa Ana (SNA) to Monterey flights
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Des Moines to Monterey
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,543 mi 3h 13m nonstop -2h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes MRY Routes DSM Live Flights MRY Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Monterey (MRY) Monterey to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DEN ~5h 30m LAS ~5h 30m PHX ~6h 0m DFW ~7h 24m LAX ~17h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
195
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 → MRY
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
MRY → DSM
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Monterey from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Monterey Regional Airport.
Metric DSM→MRY OMA→MRY
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 3h 13m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 88% –
Omaha (OMA) to Monterey flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Monterey Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Monterey is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · MRY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Monterey.
Distance & Flight Time
1,543 mi / 2,483 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 13m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–MRY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Monterey route.
Route details
Distance1,543 mi / 2,483 km
Flight time3h 13m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: MRY
Full nameMonterey Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMRY / KMRY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MRY flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport take about 3h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 1,543 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MRY 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.
Monterey is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from MRY 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.

Flights from DSM to MRY

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to MRY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to MRY is about 3 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,543 miles (2,483 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).