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

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G4 Allegiant
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9:10 AM
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11:22 AM
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G4 Allegiant
320
6:00 AM
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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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 18m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin 4h 19m LXJWN → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 4h 32m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 4h 49m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 2m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 6m WN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 6h 44m WN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 58m EJALXJWN → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 29m WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 7h 53m 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
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 826 mi 2h 12m nonstop

HOU–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 826 miles in approximately 2h 12m. 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 2 320 2h12 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 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
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DFW ~4h 18m AUS ~4h 19m IND ~4h 28m STL ~4h 30m MDW ~4h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,253
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
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 2 28 4
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 15m 2h 10m
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 2h 12m 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 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 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 12m 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 Dallas Fort Worth, Austin Bergstrom and Chicago Midway.
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 2 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 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 826 miles (1,330 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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