Madrid to Des Moines (MAD–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
ORD Chicago 12h 4m AAAYBA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
EWR Newark 12h 38m AYBAEI → G4 Newark (EWR) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 12h 43m AAAYBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 54m AFDLVS → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 13h 24m AAAYBA → AAG4 Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 14h 6m AAAYBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
MIA Miami 15h 22m AAAYBA → AAQR Miami (MIA) to Des Moines flights
BOS Boston 27h 30m AYB6BA → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 34h 13m AYBAEI → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
MCO Orlando ~14h 4m AYBAEI → Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madrid to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MAD and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
ORD ~12h 4m EWR ~12h 38m CLT ~12h 43m ATL ~12h 54m PHL ~13h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
849
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
MAD → DSM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
DSM → MAD
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Des Moines is 7 hours behind Madrid.
MAD: CEST · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 11:00 AM in Des Moines.
Visa & Entry

Spain is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Spanish passport holders can enter the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It covers multiple entries.

Your passport must be machine-readable and, for VWP travel, must be an ePassport (the kind with the chip symbol on the cover). Spanish passports issued after 2006 meet this requirement. The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended and cannot be changed to another visa status from inside the US. If you need more than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Madrid.

US border officers have wide discretion. Have your return flight, hotel address, and a general itinerary ready. ESTA approval does not guarantee entry. The CBP officer makes the final decision at the port of entry. Global Entry (USD 100, 5-year membership) speeds up arrivals significantly at US airports if you travel frequently.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MAD

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

Facts

MAD–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 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 MAD to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Newark Liberty and Charlotte Douglas.
Des Moines is 7 hours behind Madrid.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Newark Liberty and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.