Des Moines to West Palm Beach (DSM–PBI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Des Moines to West Palm Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,283 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 66 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and PBI, connecting options are available through 66 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
943
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.

Other ways to reach West Palm Beach from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Metric DSM→PBI OMA→PBI DBQ→PBI
Distance from DSM 117 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 54m 2h 39m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Palm Beach International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
West Palm Beach is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · PBI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in West Palm Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,283 mi / 2,065 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.

DSM–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,283 mi / 2,065 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to PBI flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 1,283 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to PBI. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, MRK, STL, LEX, DBQ, SFB, MCO, TPA, DPA, OMA, CMH, PGD, SRQ, TYR, RSW, NAS, PIE, IND, MDW, GUF, FMY, IAD, MKE, HOU, CVG, RDU, TEB, PWA, BWI, HPN, DAL, MSP, APA, OXC, ACK, ACY, GCM, ELP, RIL, SLC, TEX, SAT, AZA, DEN, SCF, PHX, LAS, ATW, SNA, YVR, BUR, AUS, IAH, ATL, BOS, LGA, LAX, CLT, PHL, DFW, ORD, BNA, DCA, DTW, EWR and MCI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
West Palm Beach is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from PBI to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and DBQ. 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 PBI

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to PBI ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,283 miles (2,065 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Dubuque (DBQ).