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

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1,328 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 29m ago
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QR2341
QR Qatar
E75
8:51 PM
EDT
11:40 PM
CDT
3h 49m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA4798
AA American
E75
8:59 PM
EDT TD
11:41 PM
CDT
3h 42m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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QR2658
QR Qatar
E75
5:50 AM
CDT
10:08 AM
EDT
3h 18m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
ATL Atlanta 5h 1m 5YAAAF → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 5h 14m AABAIB → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 5h 39m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 40m AABAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 58m 7LAAAC → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 6h 12m 5Y7LAA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 6h 15m AADLG3 → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
JAX Jacksonville 6h 16m AAEJAGF → G4 Jacksonville (JAX) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 6h 31m AAAFDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Des Moines
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,328 mi 3h 46m nonstop -1h behind

MIA–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,328 miles in approximately 3h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MIA Routes DSM Routes MIA Live Flights DSM Live Flights MIA Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Miami flights
Carriers on this route

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 Also: QR 1 E75 3h42 78% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to DSM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
IND ~4h 58m CVG ~5h 1m ATL ~5h 1m BNA ~5h 14m MCO ~5h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,951
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
MIA → DSM
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
75%
Return
DSM → MIA
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

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 2 6 –
Flight time 3h 46m 3h 12m 3h 6m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Des Moines flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MIA 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 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 46m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

MIA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,328 mi / 2,137 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 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 MIA to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,328 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MIA to DSM: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago Midway.
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 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MIA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to DSM is about 3 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,328 miles (2,137 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Fort Myers (RSW).