Houston to Des Moines (HOU–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HOU Airport Page →
826 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 18m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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G4438
G4 Allegiant
320
3:58 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 17m
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G4463
G4 Allegiant
320
3:58 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 17m
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G4454
G4 Allegiant
320
4:52 PM
CDT T2
7:04 PM
CDT
2h 12m
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G4464
G4 Allegiant
320
1:37 PM
CDT
4:02 PM
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2h 25m
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No flights match your filters.

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
MDW Chicago 4h 35m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 37m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin 4h 47m WN → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 3m WN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 6m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 5h 20m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 16m WN → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 6h 43m WN → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 50m WN → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 52m WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Des Moines
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 826 mi 2h 17m nonstop

HOU–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 826 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HOU Routes DSM Routes HOU Live Flights DSM Live Flights HOU Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 320 2h12-2h17 91% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to DSM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MCI ~4h 27m MDW ~4h 35m DFW ~4h 37m AUS ~4h 47m DEN ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,192
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
HOU → DSM
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
33%
Return
DSM → HOU
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric HOU→DSM IAH→DSM AUS→DSM
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 3
Weekly flights 4 28 6
Flight time 2h 17m 2h 15m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 91% – –
Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights · Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU 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 Houston.
HOU: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
826 mi / 1,330 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance826 mi / 1,330 km
Flight time2h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 826 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HOU to DSM: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom.
Yes, return flights from DSM to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. 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 HOU to DSM

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to DSM is about 2 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 826 miles (1,330 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).