Des Moines to Omaha (DSM–OMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA American
1:08 AM
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1:57 AM
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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
MSP Minneapolis 3h 19m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Omaha flights
MDW Chicago 3h 50m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Omaha flights
ORD Chicago 4h 11m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Omaha flights
DEN Denver 4h 25m ACF9UA → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to Omaha flights
BNA Nashville 4h 30m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Omaha flights
DTW Detroit 4h 48m DLKEVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Omaha flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 58m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Omaha flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 38m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Omaha flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 48m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Omaha flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 15m AAAS → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Omaha flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Des Moines to Omaha
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 117 mi 0h 49m nonstop

DSM–OMA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 117 miles in approximately 0h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–OMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – 0h49 60% Oneworld –
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 60% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 OMA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MSP ~3h 19m MDW ~3h 50m ORD ~4h 11m DEN ~4h 25m BNA ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
585
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 → OMA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
82%
Return
OMA → DSM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → OMA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Omaha from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Eppley Airfield.
Metric DSM→OMA ALO→OMA CID→OMA
Distance from DSM – 96 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 42m 0h 24m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Waterloo (ALO) to Omaha flights · Cedar Rapids (CID) to Omaha flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Eppley Airfield.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Omaha.
Distance & Flight Time
117 mi / 188 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–OMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Omaha route.
Route details
Distance117 mi / 188 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: OMA
Full nameEppley Airfield
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to OMA flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Eppley Airfield take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 117 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DSM to OMA: American Airlines and Allegiant Air.
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from OMA to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ALO and CID. 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 OMA

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Allegiant Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to OMA is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 117 miles (188 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Waterloo (ALO) and Cedar Rapids (CID).