Des Moines to Salt Lake City (DSM–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–SLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 953 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 1 | E75 | 2h41 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→SLC | CID→SLC | OMA→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 103 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 | 31 |
| Flight time | 2h 41m | 2h 6m | 2h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.
Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.
Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.
DSM–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to SLC
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DSM to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to SLC is about 2 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 953 miles (1,533 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Sioux City (SUX).