Des Moines to Syracuse (DSM–SYR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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902 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 21m AFDLKE → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 23m AFAMDL → DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Syracuse flights
BNA Nashville 4h 24m G4 → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Syracuse flights
ORD Chicago 4h 30m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Syracuse flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 45m AAG4QR → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Syracuse flights
DCA Washington 4h 51m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Syracuse flights
BOS Boston 5h 9m G4 → AAB6TP Boston (BOS) to Syracuse flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 13m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Syracuse flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 13m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Syracuse flights
DEN Denver 7h 7m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Syracuse flights
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Des Moines to Syracuse
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
902 mi 2h 3m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to SYR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DTW ~4h 21m MSP ~4h 23m BNA ~4h 24m ORD ~4h 30m PHL ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
480
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 → SYR
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
Return
SYR → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → SYR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Syracuse from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Metric DSM→SYR ALO→SYR OMA→SYR
Distance from DSM – 96 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 3m 1h 52m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Waterloo (ALO) to Syracuse flights · Omaha (OMA) to Syracuse flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Syracuse.
Distance & Flight Time
902 mi / 1,451 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–SYR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Syracuse route.
Route details
Distance902 mi / 1,451 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: SYR
Full nameSyracuse Hancock International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYR / KSYR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation421 ft / 128 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to SYR flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport take about 2h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 902 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SYR 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.
Syracuse is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include ALO and OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SYR

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to SYR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to SYR is about 2 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 902 miles (1,451 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Waterloo (ALO) and Omaha (OMA).