Des Moines to Detroit (DSM–YIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 5 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~3h 51m AFAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville ~4h 17m G4 → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~4h 22m AAACAS → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
HOU Houston ~5h 58m EJAG4 → Houston (HOU) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~6h 36m ACF9UA → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
MSP ~3h 51m BNA ~4h 17m ORD ~4h 22m HOU ~5h 58m DEN ~6h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → YIP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
YIP → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric DSM→YIP OMA→YIP
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Facts

DSM–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
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: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to YIP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from YIP 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).