Detroit to Des Moines (DTW–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | CR9 | 1h54-2h01 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 14 | CR9 | 1h55-2h04 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Detroit
| 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% | – |
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 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).