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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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 1h ago
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G4459
G4 Allegiant
320
9:21 PM
EDT
10:58 PM
CDT
2h 37m
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M T W T F S S
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G4453
G4 Allegiant
320
4:01 PM
CDT
7:30 PM
EDT
2h 29m
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G4462
G4 Allegiant
320
5:08 PM
CDT
8:42 PM
EDT
2h 34m
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G4455
G4 Allegiant
320
5:12 PM
CDT
8:46 PM
EDT
2h 34m
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No flights match your filters.

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 11m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 4h 37m G4WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 4h 49m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 13m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 14m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 31m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 5h 58m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 5h 59m ACNHNZ → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 6h 13m UAWN → CNSF9UA Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 19m AAASBA → AAG4 Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Jacksonville to Des Moines
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,013 mi 2h 37m nonstop -1h behind

JAX–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,013 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore JAX Routes DSM Routes JAX Live Flights DSM Live Flights JAX Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Jacksonville flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JAX–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 320 2h37 54% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JAX to DSM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JAX to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ATL ~4h 11m IND ~4h 12m BNA ~4h 37m STL ~4h 40m CVG ~4h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,021
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
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
59%
Return
DSM → JAX
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
82%
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 SFB→DSM MCO→DSM
Distance from JAX – 122 mi 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 2 8 –
Flight time 2h 37m 2h 52m 2h 34m
Departure OTP 54% – –
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 37m 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 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 4 return
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 37m gate to gate. The route covers 1,013 miles.
1 airline operates flights from JAX to DSM: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago Midway.
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 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) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JAX to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JAX to DSM is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,013 miles (1,630 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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