Hayward to Des Moines (HWD–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HWD Airport Page →
1,532 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Hayward to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,532 mi 3h 25m nonstop +2h ahead

HWD–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HWD → DSM
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
Return
DSM → HWD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Hayward

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric HWD→DSM SFO→DSM
Distance from HWD 14 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of HWD with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Hayward.
HWD: PDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hayward, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,532 mi / 2,465 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.

HWD–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hayward to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,532 mi / 2,465 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: HWD
IATA / ICAOHWD / KHWD
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HWD to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Hayward Executive Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,532 miles.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Hayward.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 HWD to DSM

Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HWD to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HWD to DSM is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,532 miles (2,465 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).