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

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826 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 30m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 33m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 57m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 59m WN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 24m SY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 27m WN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 6h 43m WN → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 50m EJAWN → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 3m WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 7h 57m WN → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 826 mi 2h 17m nonstop

HOU–DSM had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 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 826 miles in 2h 17m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps 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

Carriers that operated nonstop HOU–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1 – – 83% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
MDW ~4h 30m DFW ~4h 33m ATL ~4h 57m DEN ~4h 59m JAX ~6h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,082
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
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
88%
Return
DSM → HOU
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
90%
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 – 4 3
Weekly flights – 36 2
Flight time 2h 17m 2h 19m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 83% – –
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
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 operated the nonstop from HOU to DSM: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 17m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 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) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 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.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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