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

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Des Moines to San Antonio
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 872 mi 4h 10m nonstop -1h behind 29 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, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 1 – 4h10 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to SAT direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MEM ~4h 17m DAL ~4h 56m STL ~5h 10m ELP ~5h 25m APA ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
796
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 → SAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
Return
SAT → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → SAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric DSM→SAT MLI→SAT
Distance from DSM – 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 4h 10m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 100% –
Moline (MLI) to San Antonio flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
872 mi / 1,403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Facts

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 difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: SAT
Full nameSan Antonio International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
FAQ

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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to SAT.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, DAL, STL, ELP, APA, RIL, SLC, BWI, IAD, SRQ, SNA, DCA, DTW, MDW, IAH, MSP, ORD, DEN, DFW, BNA, PHX, CLT, MCO, MIA, ATL, LAS, LAX, FLL and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
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.

Flights from DSM to SAT

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moline (MLI).