Minneapolis to Des Moines (MSP–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–DSM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 232 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 27 | CR9 | 1h13-1h19 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→DSM | RST→DSM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 11m | 0h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
MSP–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to DSM
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to DSM ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 232 miles (374 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 114 return, totaling 185 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via RST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).