Des Moines to Oklahoma City (DSM–OKC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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475 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 59m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Oklahoma City flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 14m AFAMDL → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Oklahoma City flights
MDW Chicago 4h 30m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oklahoma City flights
DEN Denver 4h 38m ACF9UA → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Oklahoma City flights
IAH Houston 4h 56m CMNZUA → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Oklahoma City flights
ORD Chicago 4h 58m AAACAS → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Oklahoma City flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 26m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Oklahoma City flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 30m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Oklahoma City flights
BNA Nashville 6h G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Oklahoma City flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 18m AAAS → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Oklahoma City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Oklahoma City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 475 mi 1h 49m nonstop

DSM–OKC had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 475 miles in 1h 49m.

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All flights from Oklahoma City (OKC) Oklahoma City to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–OKC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 80% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to OKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
STL ~3h 44m DFW ~3h 59m MSP ~4h 14m MCI ~4h 15m MDW ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
590
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 → OKC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
89%
Return
OKC → DSM
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → OKC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oklahoma City from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to OKC Will Rogers World Airport.
Metric DSM→OKC OMA→OKC
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 49m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 80% –
Omaha (OMA) to Oklahoma City flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to OKC Will Rogers World Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Oklahoma City.
Distance & Flight Time
475 mi / 764 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–OKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Oklahoma City route.
Route details
Distance475 mi / 764 km
Flight time1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: OKC
Full nameOKC Will Rogers World Airport
IATA / ICAOOKC / KOKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.5M
Elevation1,295 ft / 395 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to OKC flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to OKC Will Rogers World Airport take about 1h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 475 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to OKC: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago Midway.
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 OKC

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DSM to OKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to OKC is about 1 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 475 miles (764 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).