Des Moines to Valparaiso (DSM–VPS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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861 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 28m ago
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G4478
G4 Allegiant
320
9:00 AM
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11:16 AM
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2h 16m
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G4438
G4 Allegiant
320
10:15 AM
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12:36 PM
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2h 21m
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G42101
G4 Allegiant
320
6:00 PM
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8:21 PM
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2h 21m
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G42057
G4 Allegiant
320
1:23 PM
CDT
3:41 PM
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2h 18m
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G42102
G4 Allegiant
320
9:10 PM
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11:28 PM
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2h 18m
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G4438
G4 Allegiant
320
9:11 PM
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11:31 PM
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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 14m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Valparaiso flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 7m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Valparaiso flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 11m AAASAY → AABAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Valparaiso flights
ORD Chicago 5h 40m AAACAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Valparaiso flights
DCA Washington 5h 53m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Valparaiso flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 4m AFAMDL → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Valparaiso flights
DEN Denver 6h 21m ACF9UA → G4WN Denver (DEN) to Valparaiso flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 43m AAG4 → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Valparaiso flights
BOS Boston 7h 33m G4 → B6G4 Boston (BOS) to Valparaiso flights
BNA Nashville 8h 4m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Valparaiso flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Des Moines to Valparaiso
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 861 mi 2h 21m nonstop

DSM–VPS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 861 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DSM Routes VPS Routes DSM Live Flights VPS Live Flights DSM Delays VPS Delays
All flights from Valparaiso (VPS) Valparaiso to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–VPS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 320 2h16-2h21 67% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to VPS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to VPS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
STL ~4h 4m ATL ~4h 14m MCI ~4h 20m LEX ~4h 24m CLT ~5h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
876
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 → VPS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
75%
Return
VPS → DSM
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → VPS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Valparaiso from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Metric DSM→VPS OMA→VPS
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 2
Flight time 2h 21m 2h 19m
Departure OTP 67% –
Omaha (OMA) to Valparaiso flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Valparaiso.
Distance & Flight Time
861 mi / 1,385 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–VPS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Valparaiso route.
Route details
Distance861 mi / 1,385 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: VPS
Full nameDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
IATA / ICAOVPS / KVPS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to VPS flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 861 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DSM to VPS: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from VPS 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.

Flights from DSM to VPS

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to VPS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to VPS is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 861 miles (1,385 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).