Iowa City to Des Moines (IOW–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
Flight Schedule
No service
No nonstop service between IOW and DSM.
Nearest airports to IOW with scheduled service:
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 19 mi)
· Quad City International Airport (MLI, 55 mi)
· Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL, 63 mi)
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Iowa City to Des Moines
Route information for IOW to DSM.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IOW → DSM
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
DSM → IOW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
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Alternatives
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Iowa City
Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
| Metric | IOW→DSM | CID→DSM | DBQ→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IOW | – | 19 mi | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 1 |
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Des Moines flights · Dubuque (DBQ) to Des Moines flights · Peoria (PIA) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of IOW with service to Des Moines International Airport.
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Time Difference
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Des Moines is 0 hours
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Iowa City.
IOW: CDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Iowa City, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
IOW: CDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Iowa City, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts
IOW–DSM Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Iowa City to Des Moines route.
Route details
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Origin: IOW
Full nameIowa City Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOIOW / KIOW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation668 ft / 204 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 IOW to DSM flights.
Yes, return flights from DSM to IOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Dubuque (DBQ) and Peoria (PIA).