Idaho Falls to Des Moines (IDA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Idaho Falls to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 946 mi 1h 59m nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

IDA–DSM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 946 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IDA–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – – – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IDA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
OMA ~3h 27m BNA ~4h 59m PHX ~11h 5m DEN ~12h 52m AZA ~19h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
139
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
IDA → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → IDA
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 →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Idaho Falls.
IDA: MDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Idaho Falls, it's 7:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
946 mi / 1,522 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 25m.
Facts

IDA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Idaho Falls to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance946 mi / 1,522 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: IDA
Full nameIdaho Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOIDA / KIDA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation4,744 ft / 1,446 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 IDA to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h 25m. The route covers 946 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, BNA, PHX, DEN, AZA, LAS, SNA and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Idaho Falls.
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 IDA to DSM

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.

IDA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IDA to DSM ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 946 miles (1,522 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.