Muscle Shoals to Des Moines (MSL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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572 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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 1 hub
CLT Charlotte 5h 39m LF → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
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Muscle Shoals to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
572 mi 2h 36m nonstop

MSL–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 MSL to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CLT ~5h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
39
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
MSL → DSM
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
Return
DSM → MSL
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
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 Muscle Shoals

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MSL→DSM BNA→DSM MEM→DSM
Distance from MSL – 109 mi 136 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights – 4 –
Flight time 2h 36m 1h 38m 1h 13m
Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights · Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSL 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 Muscle Shoals.
MSL: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Muscle Shoals, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
572 mi / 921 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m gate to gate.
Facts

MSL–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Muscle Shoals to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance572 mi / 921 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSL
Full nameNorthwest Alabama Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMSL / KMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation551 ft / 168 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 MSL to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 572 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas.
Nearby alternatives include BNA and MEM. 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 MSL to DSM

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSL to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSL to DSM is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 572 miles (921 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA) and Memphis (MEM).