Des Moines to Sioux City (DSM–SUX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DSM and SUX. 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 30m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Sioux City flights
ORD Chicago 4h 36m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Sioux City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Sioux City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes SUX Routes DSM Live Flights SUX Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Sioux City (SUX) Sioux City to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to SUX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
DEN ~4h 30m ORD ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
45
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 → SUX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SUX → DSM
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sioux City from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field.
Metric DSM→SUX OMA→SUX
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Sioux City flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sioux City is 0 hours the same as Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · SUX: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Sioux City.
Facts

DSM–SUX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Sioux City route.
Route details
Time difference0 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: SUX
Full nameSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
IATA / ICAOSUX / KSUX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,098 ft / 335 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to SUX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SUX 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.
Yes, return flights from SUX 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, commonly via Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).