Indianapolis to Des Moines (IND–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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406 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 35 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 38m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 3h 43m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 4h AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 4h 3m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 10m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 36m AFAMCV → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 18m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 24m ACF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 32m AAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 42m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 406 mi 0h 38m nonstop -1h behind

IND–DSM had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 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 406 miles in 0h 38m.

Also explore IND Routes DSM Routes IND Live Flights DSM Live Flights IND Delays DSM Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IND–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 81% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 IND to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
STL ~3h 33m MDW ~3h 38m ORD ~3h 43m CVG ~3h 58m DTW ~4h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,059
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
IND → DSM
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
68%
Return
DSM → IND
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric IND→DSM CVG→DSM DAY→DSM
Distance from IND – 98 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 38m 1h 28m –
Departure OTP 81% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Des Moines flights · Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines flights · South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND 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 behind Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
406 mi / 653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

IND–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance406 mi / 653 km
Flight time0h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 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 IND to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 406 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IND to DSM: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from DSM to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, DAY and SBN. 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 IND to DSM

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 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.

IND to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to DSM is about 0 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 406 miles (653 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and South Bend (SBN).