Des Moines to Scottsdale (DSM–SCF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,136 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 4 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 47m G4WN EJALXJXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Scottsdale flights
BUR Burbank 7h 10m G4 XE Burbank (BUR) to Scottsdale flights
SNA Santa Ana 7h 15m G4 EJAXE Santa Ana (SNA) to Scottsdale flights
LAX Los Angeles 24h 20m AA XE Los Angeles (LAX) to Scottsdale flights
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Des Moines to Scottsdale
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,136 mi 2h 54m nonstop -2h behind

DSM–SCF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to SCF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
79
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → SCF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
SCF → DSM
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Scottsdale from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Scottsdale Airport.
Metric DSM→SCF OMA→SCF SUX→SCF
Distance from DSM 117 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 12 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 44m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Scottsdale Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Scottsdale is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · SCF: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Scottsdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m gate to gate.

DSM–SCF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Scottsdale route.
Route details
Distance1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Flight time2h 54m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: SCF
IATA / ICAOSCF / KSDL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation1,510 ft / 460 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to SCF flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Scottsdale Airport take about 2h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,136 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Hollywood Burbank and John Wayne Orange County.
Scottsdale is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from SCF to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and SUX. 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 SCF

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Scottsdale Airport (SCF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to SCF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to SCF is about 2 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,136 miles (1,828 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Hollywood Burbank and John Wayne Orange County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Sioux City (SUX).