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

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Houston to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 826 mi 1h 49m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and DSM, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DAL ~3h 7m OMA ~4h 7m MEM ~4h 13m TEX ~5h 40m STL ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,038
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
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 0 3 1
Weekly flights 1 28 4
Flight time 1h 49m 2h 17m 2h 9m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 1h 49m.
Facts

HOU–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance826 mi / 1,330 km
Flight time1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 1h 49m. The route covers 826 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to DSM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, OMA, MEM, TEX, STL, MSP, MSY, COS, RSW, SRQ, PBI, BWI, PIT, OXC, TEB, PSP, SNA, IAH, YVR, AUS, BNA, MCO, MIA, LGA, FLL, DEN, MDW, DFW, ATL, LAS, PHX, LAX, DCA and SJO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to DSM ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 826 miles (1,330 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).