Lancaster to Des Moines (LNS–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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911 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 43m LXJUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 37m MX → Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lancaster to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
911 mi 2h 17m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore LNS Routes DSM Routes LNS Live Flights DSM Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Lancaster flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNS to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ORD ~4h 43m MCO ~6h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
77
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
LNS → DSM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
DSM → LNS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Lancaster

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric LNS→DSM PHL→DSM BWI→DSM
Distance from LNS – 58 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 4
Weekly flights – 22 1
Flight time 2h 17m 2h 46m 2h 13m
Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of LNS 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 Lancaster.
LNS: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lancaster, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
911 mi / 1,467 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m gate to gate.
Facts

LNS–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lancaster to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance911 mi / 1,467 km
Flight time2h 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNS
Full nameLancaster Airport
IATA / ICAOLNS / KLNS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation403 ft / 123 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 LNS to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Lancaster Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 911 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Lancaster.
Yes, return flights from DSM to LNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHL and BWI. 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 LNS to DSM

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

LNS to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNS to DSM is about 2 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 911 miles (1,467 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Philadelphia (PHL) and Baltimore (BWI).