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

DSM Airport Page →
117 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 32m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: 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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 19m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Omaha flights
MDW Chicago 3h 40m EJAWN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Omaha flights
ORD Chicago 4h 12m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Omaha flights
DEN Denver 4h 13m ACF9UA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Omaha flights
BNA Nashville 4h 16m G4 → EJAWN Nashville (BNA) to Omaha flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 44m AAASAY → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Omaha flights
DTW Detroit 4h 46m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Omaha flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 30m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Omaha flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 19m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Omaha flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 22m AAASWN → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Omaha flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Omaha
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 117 mi 0h 23m nonstop

DSM–OMA had nonstop service from American Airlines and Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in September 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 117 miles in 0h 23m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes OMA Routes DSM Live Flights OMA Live Flights DSM Delays OMA Delays
All flights from Omaha (OMA) Omaha to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–OMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 50% Oneworld –
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: G4 (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 OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MSP ~3h 19m MDW ~3h 40m ORD ~4h 12m DEN ~4h 13m BNA ~4h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
593
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
89%
Return
OMA → DSM
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
25%
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 – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 23m 0h 42m 0h 24m
Departure OTP 50% – –
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 23m 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 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
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 23m gate to gate. The route covers 117 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from DSM to OMA: American Airlines and Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 23m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OMA 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.
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) had nonstop service from American Airlines and Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in September 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 OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to OMA is about 0 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 117 miles (188 km).

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).