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

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 31m CMUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland 5h 46m ASG4 → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 53m AAUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 1m AAQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 51m G4 → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 20h 29m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
SNA Santa Ana 28h G4 → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Idaho Falls to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 946 mi 1h 59m nonstop +1h ahead

IDA–DSM had nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in February 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 946 miles in 1h 59m.

Also explore IDA Routes DSM Routes IDA Live Flights DSM Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Idaho Falls flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for IDA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
DEN ~4h 31m PDX ~5h 46m ORD ~5h 53m DFW ~8h 1m LAS ~12h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
194
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
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
Return
DSM → IDA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Idaho Falls

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric IDA→DSM JAC→DSM
Distance from IDA – 67 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 59m 1h 55m
Jackson (JAC) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of IDA with service to Des Moines International Airport.
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 gate to gate.
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
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 946 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IDA to DSM: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 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 February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Portland and Chicago O'Hare.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Idaho Falls.
Nearby alternatives include JAC. 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 IDA to DSM

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in February 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.

IDA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Portland and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jackson (JAC).