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

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Des Moines to Omaha
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 117 mi 0h 24m nonstop 65 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and OMA, connecting options are available through 65 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
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.
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 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 0h 24m 0h 42m 0h 24m
Departure OTP 72% – –
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 24m.
Facts

DSM–OMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Omaha route.
Route details
Distance117 mi / 188 km
Flight time0h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections65 hubs
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 approximately 0h 24m. The route covers 117 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to OMA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, ALO, FSD, STL, DPA, MKE, LEX, APA, IND, CMI, AUS, CVG, CMH, RIL, MTJ, TEX, HOU, IAD, BWI, DAL, TEB, HPN, GUF, SLC, SCF, MCO, BOS, TUS, AZA, UDD, TPA, IFP, MRK, SRQ, FLL, PBI, YVR, RSW, BUR, SNA, PDX, MIA, MSP, ORD, IAH, DEN, PHL, DTW, MDW, PHX, EWR, DFW, PIE, LAX, ATL, LAS, CLT, SFB, BNA, PGD, DCA, MCI, EAR, LGA and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to OMA ranges from 0 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 117 miles (188 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Waterloo (ALO) and Cedar Rapids (CID).