Des Moines to Monterrey (DSM–MTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DSM and MTY. Nearest airports to DSM with scheduled service: Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 76 mi) · Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi) · The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 103 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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
IAH Houston 4h 53m CMNZUA → ACNHUA Houston (IAH) to Monterrey flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 53m AAASAY → AABAIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Monterrey flights
AUS Austin 5h 6m EJAG4 → VB Austin (AUS) to Monterrey flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 10m AFAMDL → AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Monterrey flights
ORD Chicago 6h 18m AAACAS → UAVB Chicago (ORD) to Monterrey flights
DEN Denver 7h 9m ACF9UA → VB Denver (DEN) to Monterrey flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 10m EJAG4WN → EUSVB Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterrey flights
MIA Miami 11h 23m AAQR → AAIBVB Miami (MIA) to Monterrey flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 24m AAASWN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Monterrey flights
DTW Detroit 18h 30m AFDLKE → AM Detroit (DTW) to Monterrey flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Monterrey
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
IAH ~4h 53m DFW ~4h 53m AUS ~5h 6m ATL ~6h 10m ORD ~6h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
537
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 → MTY
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
MTY → DSM
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Monterrey is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · MTY: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Monterrey.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

DSM–MTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Monterrey route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
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: MTY
Full nameMonterrey International Airport
IATA / ICAOMTY / MMMY
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Passengers/yr13.6M
Elevation1,278 ft / 390 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MTY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MTY 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.
Monterrey is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from MTY to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.