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 25m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Pittsburgh flights
ORD Chicago 4h 8m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Pittsburgh flights
DTW Detroit 4h 10m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 23m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Pittsburgh flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 31m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Pittsburgh flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 36m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Pittsburgh flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 50m AAG4QR → AAEIQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Pittsburgh flights
DCA Washington 5h 14m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Pittsburgh flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 38m AAASAY → AAASG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Pittsburgh flights
DEN Denver 5h 42m ACF9UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) 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.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MDW ~3h 25m ORD ~4h 8m DTW ~4h 10m MSP ~4h 23m ATL ~4h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,017
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
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
60%
Return
PIT → DSM
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
93%
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 64% –
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, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PIT 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.
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, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moline (MLI).