Memphis to Des Moines (MEM–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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491 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 14m AFDLFX → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 18m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 29m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 4h 40m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 52m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 4h 59m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 8m F9UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 17m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 5h 20m ACCMNH → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 6h 5m VJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Memphis to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
491 mi 1h 13m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
STL ~3h 24m CVG ~4h 7m IND ~4h 13m MSP ~4h 14m ATL ~4h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
825
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
MEM → DSM
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
73%
Return
DSM → MEM
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MEM→DSM MSL→DSM
Distance from MEM – 136 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 13m 2h 36m
Departure OTP 93% –
Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MEM 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 Memphis.
MEM: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
491 mi / 790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m gate to gate.
Facts

MEM–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance491 mi / 790 km
Flight time1h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 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 MEM to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 491 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSL. 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 MEM to DSM

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

MEM to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to DSM is about 1 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 491 miles (790 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Muscle Shoals (MSL).