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

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Houston to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
826 mi 1h 39m nonstop 65 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and DSM, connecting options are available through 65 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
65
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,224
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.
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 2
Weekly flights 0 28 4
Flight time 1h 39m 2h 5m 2h 11m
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 39m.
Facts

HOU–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance826 mi / 1,330 km
Flight time1h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections65 hubs
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 approximately 1h 39m. The route covers 826 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OJC, DAL, DPA, RST, MEM, OMA, STL, MKE, APA, YIP, CLE, AGS, COS, PTK, LNK, RIL, TEX, MSY, RDU, ORD, IAD, SCF, CLT, FMY, SRQ, MRK, PIE, MCO, AZA, YYZ, PBI, PIT, RSW, APF, PGD, TEB, OXC, PHL, GCM, BWI, EWR, NAS, PSP, SNA, BOS, MIA, BUR, PDX, YVR, SJO, ATL, MSP, LGA, AUS, MDW, DEN, BNA, DFW, PHX, DCA, LAX, LAS, IAH, FLL and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to DSM ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 826 miles (1,330 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via OJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).