Lincoln to Des Moines (LNK–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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168 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 8 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 21m AACMNZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 32m CMUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 24m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 21h 27m MX → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston ~4h 52m → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
IDA Idaho Falls ~5h 21m KG → Idaho Falls (IDA) to Des Moines flights
MCO Orlando ~7h 19m MX → Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles ~7h 21m → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lincoln to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
168 mi 0h 55m nonstop

LNK–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Lincoln flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
ORD ~4h 21m DEN ~4h 32m IAH ~4h 52m IDA ~5h 21m MCO ~7h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
133
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
LNK → DSM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
63%
Return
DSM → LNK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric LNK→DSM OMA→DSM MHK→DSM
Distance from LNK – 55 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 55m – 0h 45m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Des Moines flights · Manhattan (MHK) to Des Moines flights · Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Des Moines is 0 hours the same as Lincoln.
LNK: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
168 mi / 271 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

LNK–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 271 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 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 LNK to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 168 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, MHK and FSD. 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 LNK to DSM

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNK to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to DSM is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (271 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Manhattan (MHK) and Sioux Falls (FSD).