Miami to Des Moines (MIA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA3558
AA American
E75
9:08 PM
EDT
11:41 PM
CDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3538
AA American
E75
7:51 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
EDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Miami to Des Moines
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,328 mi 3h 33m nonstop -1h behind 43 1-stop hubs

MIA–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,328 miles in approximately 3h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E75 3h33 65% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to DSM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,877
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MIA → DSM
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
67%
Return
DSM → MIA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MIA→DSM FLL→DSM PBI→DSM
Distance from MIA 21 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 6 1
Flight time 3h 33m 3h 33m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Miami.
MIA: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,328 mi / 2,137 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 33m.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

MIA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,328 mi / 2,137 km
Flight time3h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 3h 33m. The route covers 1,328 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MIA to DSM. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, SFB, MEM, SBN, PIE, DAL, RSW, OMA, CLE, MKE, HOU, BWI, PIT, OXC, MSY, STL, TEB, BIF, TEX, AZA, PSP, SJO, SNA, YVR, SRQ, LGA, IAH, FLL, MDW, ORD, CLT, DEN, DCA, DFW, DTW, MSP, BNA, ATL, LAX, PHX, AUS, LAS and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, PBI and RSW. 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 MIA to DSM

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MIA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to DSM ranges from 3 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,328 miles (2,137 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Fort Myers (RSW).