Las Vegas to Des Moines (LAS–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,213 mi airlines 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 6m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G48
G4 Allegiant
319
8:00 AM
PDT T1
12:59 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN698
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
PDT T1
3:20 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2131
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
PDT T1
3:30 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4265
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
PDT T1
5:55 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4438
G4 Allegiant
320
1:06 PM
PDT T1
6:01 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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G497
G4 Allegiant
319
2:30 PM
PDT T1
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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G466
G4 Allegiant
319
3:53 PM
PDT T1
8:52 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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G470
G4 Allegiant
319
3:53 PM
PDT T1
8:52 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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G4447
G4 Allegiant
320
11:00 AM
CDT
12:16 PM
PDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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WN1150
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
CDT
1:15 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2127
WN Southwest
738
12:25 PM
CDT
1:40 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G41708
G4 Allegiant
319
1:49 PM
CDT
3:01 PM
PDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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G42103
G4 Allegiant
320
3:32 PM
CDT
4:59 PM
PDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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G42104
G4 Allegiant
320
3:32 PM
CDT
4:48 PM
PDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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G493
G4 Allegiant
319
8:15 PM
CDT
9:31 PM
PDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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G426
G4 Allegiant
320
9:34 PM
CDT
10:46 PM
PDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Las Vegas to Des Moines
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,213 mi 2h 55m nonstop +2h ahead 71 1-stop hubs

LAS–DSM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,213 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAS–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 13 319, 320 2h55-2h59 56%
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7S7 2h55 56%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – G4
320 Airbus A320 – G4
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + WN (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAS to DSM direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAS to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,096
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.

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Las Vegas

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric LAS→DSM PSP→DSM
Distance from LAS 174 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of LAS with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Las Vegas.
LAS: PDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,213 mi / 1,953 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 2h 59m.
Getting to LAS

The airport is 5 miles from the Strip; ride-shares and taxis take 10–20 minutes from the Strip ($15–25). There is no rail link.The Las Vegas Monorail does not serve the airport. RTC bus Route 109 connects the airport to the Strip ($2, 20–30 min), but luggage handling is inconvenient. Hotel shuttles from major resorts are the most hassle-free option and often free for guests.

LAS–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Las Vegas to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,213 mi / 1,953 km
Flight time2h 55m to 2h 59m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 20 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: LAS
IATA / ICAOLAS / KLAS
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr58.4M
Elevation2,181 ft / 665 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAS to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 2h 59m. The route covers 1,213 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from LAS to DSM. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OJC, APA, RIL, TEX, AZA, DAL, UDD, SCF, COS, OMA, FSD, LNK, IDA, DPA, PSP, PRB, STL, MEM, HOU, PTK, MKE, YIP, SBN, CVG, ONA, CLE, YVR, AGS, YYZ, RDU, PIT, TEB, MSY, APF, FMY, IAD, SRQ, ACY, PBI, MCO, PGD, PIE, GCM, SFB, OXC, LGA, RSW, BWI, BUR, IAH, BNA, DEN, ORD, PHX, MDW, DFW, MSP, DTW, ATL, CLT, PHL, LAX, AUS, SNA, MIA, EWR, PDX, BOS, DCA, FLL and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Las Vegas.
Yes, return flights from DSM to LAS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from LAS to DSM

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAS to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAS to DSM ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,213 miles (1,953 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP).