Des Moines to Pittsburgh (DSM–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
MDW Chicago 3h 40m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Pittsburgh flights
DTW Detroit 3h 54m DLKEVS → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 8m AFAMDL → AAAFDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Pittsburgh flights
ORD Chicago 4h 9m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Pittsburgh flights
BNA Nashville 4h 30m G4 → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Pittsburgh flights
DCA Washington 4h 40m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Pittsburgh flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 40m AAG4 → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Pittsburgh flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 42m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Pittsburgh flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 44m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Pittsburgh flights
JAX Jacksonville 5h 21m G4 → G4MX Jacksonville (JAX) to Pittsburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Pittsburgh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and PIT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore DSM Routes PIT Routes DSM Live Flights PIT Live Flights DSM Delays PIT Delays
All flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) Pittsburgh to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MDW ~3h 40m STL ~3h 49m CMH ~3h 50m MKE ~3h 52m DTW ~3h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,186
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 → PIT
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
78%
Return
PIT → DSM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → PIT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric DSM→PIT MLI→PIT
Distance from DSM – 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 65% –
Moline (MLI) to Pittsburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · PIT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Facts

DSM–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to PIT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from PIT to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLI. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moline (MLI).