El Paso to Des Moines (ELP–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ELP Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ELP and DSM. Nearest airports to ELP with scheduled service: Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 12 mi) · Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 46 mi) · Grant County Airport (SVC, 119 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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
DEN Denver 4h 30m F9LXUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 36m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 3m AAASPD → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 5h 13m ACCMEK → CMUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 43m AAASEI → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 45m EJAF9WN → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin 5h 51m EJAWN → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
HOU Houston 6h 10m WN → G4 Houston (HOU) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 39m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 40m AAASJL → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
El Paso to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Also explore ELP Routes DSM Routes ELP Live Flights DSM Live Flights ELP Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to El Paso flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ELP to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DEN ~4h 30m DFW ~4h 36m PHX ~5h 3m IAH ~5h 13m ORD ~5h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
371
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
ELP → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
DSM → ELP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ELP delays → DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of El Paso.
ELP: MDT · DSM: CDT

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

ELP–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the El Paso to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ELP
Full nameEl Paso International Airport
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELP to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of El Paso.
Yes, return flights from DSM to ELP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.