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

FSD Airport Page →
211 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 6d ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sioux Falls to Des Moines
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 211 mi 0h 55m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

FSD–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 211 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FSD–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 67%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
228
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.

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Sioux Falls

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric FSD→DSM OMA→DSM LNK→DSM
Distance from FSD 164 mi 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 38m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of FSD with service to Des Moines International Airport.

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.

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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: FSD
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FSD to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 211 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FSD to DSM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RST, OMA, STL, DAL, MDW, CLE, MCO, BWI, SRQ, PSP, RSW, PGD, PIE, MSP, ATL, BNA, ORD, DEN, SFB, FLL, DFW, AZA, PHX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DSM to FSD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, LNK and MSP. 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) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FSD to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FSD to DSM ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 211 miles (340 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via RST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Lincoln (LNK) and Minneapolis (MSP).