Des Moines to San Antonio (DSM–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Des Moines to San Antonio
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 872 mi 4h 10m nonstop 54 1-stop hubs

DSM–SAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 872 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 100% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
816
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 San Antonio from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric DSM→SAT OMA→SAT MLI→SAT
Distance from DSM 117 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 4h 10m 1h 38m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Antonio is 0 hours the same as Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · SAT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
872 mi / 1,403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.

DSM–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance872 mi / 1,403 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 872 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, PWA, STL, DPA, HOU, APA, OKC, MEM, DAL, ELP, IND, TYR, SCF, MKE, TUS, RIL, CVG, CMI, SLC, MCO, IFP, TPA, IAD, TEB, BWI, SRQ, SNA, NAS, RDU, ACY, PBI, YYC, PDX, FLL, IAH, MIA, DEN, MSP, PHL, ORD, DFW, DTW, PHX, CLT, MDW, BNA, ATL, LAX, LAS, EWR, MCI, DCA, BOS and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and MLI. 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 SAT

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

DSM to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to SAT ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 872 miles (1,403 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 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) and Moline (MLI).