Sioux Falls to Des Moines (FSD–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FSD Airport Page →
211 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 15m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 21m AAASCM → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 24m CMF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 57m AAG3QF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 8h 5m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 10m AMDLKE → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 11m AA → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 7m G4 → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
SFB Orlando 14h 28m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville ~5h 11m G4 → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sioux Falls to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 211 mi 0h 55m nonstop

FSD–DSM had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 211 miles in 0h 55m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FSD–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 86% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
MSP ~3h 15m ORD ~4h 21m DEN ~4h 24m DFW ~4h 57m BNA ~5h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
203
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
FSD → DSM
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
72%
Return
DSM → FSD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FSD delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Sioux Falls

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric FSD→DSM SUX→DSM OMA→DSM
Distance from FSD – 84 mi 164 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 42m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Sioux City (SUX) to Des Moines flights · Omaha (OMA) to Des Moines flights · Mason City (MCW) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of FSD with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Des Moines is 0 hours the same as Sioux Falls.
FSD: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
211 mi / 340 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

FSD–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance211 mi / 340 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 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 FSD to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 211 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FSD to DSM: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
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.
Yes, return flights from DSM to FSD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SUX, OMA and MCW. 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 FSD to DSM

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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.

FSD to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FSD to DSM is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 211 miles (340 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sioux City (SUX), Omaha (OMA) and Mason City (MCW).