Des Moines to San Antonio (DSM–SAT) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DSM–SAT had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 872 miles in 4h 10m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Antonio from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→SAT | OMA→SAT | MLI→SAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 117 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 10m | 1h 56m | 3h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · SAT: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio.
DSM–SAT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to SAT
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
DSM to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to SAT is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 872 miles (1,403 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).