Des Moines to Rifle (DSM–RIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Des Moines to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 751 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 32 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and RIL, connecting options are available through 32 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to RIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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 Rifle from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric DSM→RIL OMA→RIL
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Rifle flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rifle is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · RIL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
751 mi / 1,208 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.
Facts

DSM–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance751 mi / 1,208 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 751 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to RIL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, APA, OKC, DEN, DAL, SLC, MDW, DFW, LAS, ORD, AUS, HOU, IAH, IAD, BUR, BNA, PDX, SAT, SNA, LAX, LGA, EWR, CLT, PHL, BWI, TEB, SRQ, TPA, PBI, HPN, MIA and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rifle is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from RIL to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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 RIL

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to RIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to RIL ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 751 miles (1,208 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).