Detroit to Des Moines (DTW–DSM) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–DSM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 21 | CR7, CR9 | 1h53-2h | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| HTT HTT | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→DSM | CLE→DSM | GRR→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 55 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 54m | 1h 23m | 1h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to DSM
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to DSM is about 1 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (856 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 131 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).