Des Moines to Tucson (DSM–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,153 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
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
DEN Denver 4h 51m ACF9UA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 1m AAAS → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 16m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 16m G4WN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 6h 17m AAACAS → AAAYEK Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 6h 18m CMNZUA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 44m AFAMDL → AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 53m AA → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
PDX Portland 20h 40m G4 → AS Portland (PDX) to Tucson flights
MCI Kansas City ~4h 43m AA → Kansas City (MCI) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Tucson
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,153 mi 3h 8m nonstop -2h behind

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

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All flights from Tucson (TUS) Tucson to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MCI ~4h 43m DEN ~4h 51m PHX ~5h 1m STL ~5h 16m DFW ~5h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
377
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 → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
TUS → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric DSM→TUS CID→TUS OMA→TUS
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 5m 2h 36m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Tucson flights · Omaha (OMA) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tucson is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
1,153 mi / 1,855 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,153 mi / 1,855 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference-2 hours
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: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Tucson International Airport take about 3h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,153 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Dallas Fort Worth.
Tucson is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from TUS to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID 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 TUS

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

DSM to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to TUS is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,153 miles (1,855 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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