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

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532 mi airlines 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 17h ago
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DL5058
DL Delta
CR9
8:45 AM
EDT TM
9:46 AM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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DL5345
DL Delta
CR9
4:00 PM
EDT TM
4:54 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AM3806
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TM
8:49 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AM3191
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT TM
8:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AM3286
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT TM
8:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL5087
DL Delta
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT TM
8:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL5414
DL Delta
CR9
6:15 AM
CDT TM
9:04 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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DL5058
DL Delta
CR9
10:28 AM
CDT TM
1:15 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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DL5268
DL Delta
CR9
10:34 AM
CDT
1:23 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AF2886
AF Air France
CR9
10:40 AM
CDT TM
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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DL5249
DL Delta
CR9
12:29 PM
CDT TM
3:13 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AF2364
AF Air France
CR9
12:29 PM
CDT
3:13 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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DL5345
DL Delta
CR9
5:47 PM
CDT TM
8:32 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Des Moines
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 532 mi 1h 54m nonstop -1h behind 31 1-stop hubs

DTW–DSM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 21 CR9 1h54-2h01 75% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 14 CR9 1h55-2h04 75% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (35 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to DSM direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to DSM.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,615
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → DSM
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric DTW→DSM CLE→DSM
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 35 1
Flight time 1h 54m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
532 mi / 856 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m to 2h 4m.
Getting to DTW

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance532 mi / 856 km
Flight time1h 54m to 2h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 37 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 1h 54m to 2h 4m. The route covers 532 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from DTW to DSM. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, CLE, MKE, OMA, MEM, PIT, BWI, STL, MSY, PBI, BNA, ORD, MSP, LGA, IAH, ATL, MDW, DEN, CLT, DCA, MIA, RSW, FLL, DFW, PHX, MCO, SRQ, LAX, LAS, AUS and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from DSM to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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 DTW to DSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to DSM ranges from 1 hours 54 minutes to 2 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (856 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).