Des Moines to Tulsa (DSM–TUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
388 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
BNA Nashville 4h G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Tulsa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 17m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tulsa flights
DEN Denver 4h 22m ACF9UA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tulsa flights
ORD Chicago 4h 30m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tulsa flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 1m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tulsa flights
IAH Houston 5h 4m CMNZUA → CMNZUA Houston (IAH) to Tulsa flights
MDW Chicago 5h 25m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Tulsa flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 58m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Tulsa flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 36m EJAG4WN → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tulsa flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 16m AAASWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tulsa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Tulsa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
388 mi 1h 4m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to TUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BNA ~4h 0m DFW ~4h 17m DEN ~4h 22m ORD ~4h 30m ATL ~5h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
434
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 → TUL
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
82%
Return
TUL → DSM
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → TUL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tulsa from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Tulsa International Airport.
Metric DSM→TUL CID→TUL MCW→TUL
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 114 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 4m 2h 22m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Tulsa flights · Mason City (MCW) to Tulsa flights · Omaha (OMA) to Tulsa flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Tulsa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Tulsa.
Distance & Flight Time
388 mi / 624 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–TUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Tulsa route.
Route details
Distance388 mi / 624 km
Flight time1h 4m
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: TUL
Full nameTulsa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to TUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Tulsa International Airport take about 1h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 388 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TUL 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 TUL to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID, MCW and 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.

Flights from DSM to TUL

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to TUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to TUL is about 1 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 388 miles (624 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Mason City (MCW) and Omaha (OMA).