Des Moines to Van Nuys (DSM–VNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,440 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Des Moines to Van Nuys
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,440 mi 3h 11m nonstop -2h behind

DSM–VNY 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 Van Nuys (VNY) Van Nuys to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to VNY.
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2-STOP
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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 → VNY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
VNY → DSM
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Van Nuys from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Metric DSM→VNY CID→VNY OMA→VNY
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 4
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 3h 11m 3h 21m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Van Nuys flights · Omaha (OMA) to Van Nuys flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Van Nuys.
Distance & Flight Time
1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 11m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Flight time3h 11m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Van Nuys Airport take about 3h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 1,440 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Van Nuys is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from VNY 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 VNY

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to VNY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to VNY is about 3 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,440 miles (2,317 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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