Fresno to Des Moines (FAT–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FAT Airport Page →
1,429 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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 7 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 58m UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 5m G4WN → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 28m AA → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h AABAG3 → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 6h 54m ACUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h AVCMNZ → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland ~6h 47m AS → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fresno to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,429 mi 2h 57m nonstop +2h ahead

FAT–DSM had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,429 miles in 2h 57m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps FAT Routes DSM Routes FAT Live Flights DSM Live Flights FAT Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Fresno flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FAT–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAT to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~4h 58m LAS ~5h 5m PHX ~5h 28m DFW ~6h 0m PDX ~6h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
255
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
FAT → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → FAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAT delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Fresno

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric FAT→DSM MRY→DSM
Distance from FAT – 119 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 57m 3h 7m
Departure OTP 100% –
Monterey (MRY) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of FAT with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Fresno.
FAT: PDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fresno, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,429 mi / 2,299 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

FAT–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fresno to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,429 mi / 2,299 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAT
Full nameFresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 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 FAT to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,429 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FAT to DSM: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Fresno.
Yes, return flights from DSM to FAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MRY. 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 FAT to DSM

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

FAT to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAT to DSM is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,429 miles (2,299 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterey (MRY).