Jacksonville to Des Moines (JAX–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,013 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 4w 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 17m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 4h 30m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 12m AAACGF → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 24m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 39m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 5h 47m ACNHNZ → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 6h 2m AFDLVS → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
MIA Miami 6h 3m AAATBA → AAQR Miami (MIA) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 6h 14m UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 23m AAASBA → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Jacksonville to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,013 mi 2h 43m nonstop -1h behind

JAX–DSM had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 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 1,013 miles in 2h 43m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JAX–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JAX to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ATL ~4h 17m MDW ~4h 30m ORD ~5h 12m CLT ~5h 24m DFW ~5h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
846
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
JAX → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
25%
Return
DSM → JAX
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JAX delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Jacksonville

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric JAX→DSM UST→DSM SFB→DSM
Distance from JAX – 42 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 5
Flight time 2h 43m 2h 36m 2h 54m
Departure OTP 100% – –
St Augustine (UST) to Des Moines flights · Orlando (SFB) to Des Moines flights · Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of JAX 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 Jacksonville.
JAX: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Jacksonville, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,013 mi / 1,630 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 43m gate to gate.
Facts

JAX–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jacksonville to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,013 mi / 1,630 km
Flight time2h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JAX
Full nameJacksonville International Airport
IATA / ICAOJAX / KJAX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 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 JAX to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,013 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JAX to DSM: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 43m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Jacksonville.
Yes, return flights from DSM to JAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include UST, SFB and MCO. 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 JAX to DSM

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 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.

JAX to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JAX to DSM is about 2 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,013 miles (1,630 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Augustine (UST), Orlando (SFB) and Orlando (MCO).