Des Moines to Louisville (DSM–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
480 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
No nonstop service between DSM and SDF. Nearest airports to DSM with scheduled service: Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 76 mi) · Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi) · The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 103 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 20m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Louisville flights
BNA Nashville 3h 41m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Louisville flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 59m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago 4h AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 21m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Louisville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 52m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Louisville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 10m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Louisville flights
DTW Detroit 5h 24m DLKEVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Louisville flights
DEN Denver 5h 37m ACF9UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Louisville flights
SFB Orlando 5h 52m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Louisville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
480 mi 1h 19m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and SDF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore DSM Routes SDF Routes DSM Live Flights SDF Live Flights DSM Delays SDF Delays
All flights from Louisville (SDF) Louisville to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
MDW ~3h 20m BNA ~3h 41m MSP ~3h 59m ORD ~4h 0m ATL ~4h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
763
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 → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
SDF → DSM
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric DSM→SDF OMA→SDF MLI→SDF
Distance from DSM – 117 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 19m 2h 11m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Louisville flights · Moline (MLI) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
480 mi / 772 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance480 mi / 772 km
Flight time1h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 1h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 480 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Nashville and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and 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 SDF

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to SDF is about 1 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (772 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).