Manhattan to Des Moines (MHK–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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229 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 20m AAQR → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 5m AAQFQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas ~5h 54m → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
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Manhattan to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
229 mi 0h 45m nonstop

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MHK to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ORD ~4h 20m DFW ~5h 5m LAS ~5h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
53
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
MHK → DSM
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
Return
DSM → MHK
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
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 Manhattan

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MHK→DSM LNK→DSM OMA→DSM
Distance from MHK – 118 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 55m –
Lincoln (LNK) to Des Moines flights · Omaha (OMA) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MHK 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 Manhattan.
MHK: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Manhattan, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
229 mi / 369 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

MHK–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manhattan to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance229 mi / 369 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MHK
Full nameManhattan Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMHK / KMHK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,057 ft / 322 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 MHK to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 229 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include LNK and OMA. 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 MHK to DSM

Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MHK to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MHK to DSM is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (369 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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