Helsinki (Vantaa) to Des Moines (HEL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HEL–DSM had nonstop service from Air Alsie, 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 4,596 miles in 9h 18m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6I Air Alsie | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
HEL: EEST · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 10:00 AM in Des Moines.
Finland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Finnish passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days for tourism or business by obtaining an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21 and is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Apply at least 72 hours before departure.
You must hold an e-passport (biometric chip). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Travelers who have visited Iraq, Syria, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, or Cuba after March 2011 may be ineligible and need a B1/B2 visa instead.
HEL–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to DSM
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from Air Alsie, 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.
HEL to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to DSM is about 9 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,596 miles (7,396 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.