Des Moines to Salem (DSM–SLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service
No nonstop service between DSM and SLE. 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.

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✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Salem
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes SLE Routes DSM Live Flights SLE Live Flights DSM Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to SLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
0
Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1
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 → SLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SLE → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Salem from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field.
Metric DSM→SLE OMA→SLE
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Salem flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Salem is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · SLE: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Salem.
Facts

DSM–SLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Salem route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
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: SLE
Full nameSalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field
IATA / ICAOSLE / KSLE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation214 ft / 65 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to SLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SLE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Salem is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from SLE to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).