Minneapolis to Des Moines (MSP–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–DSM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 232 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 28 | CR7, CR9 | 1h12-1h25 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→DSM | RST→DSM | BRD→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 114 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 64 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 16m | 0h 57m | 1h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
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, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to DSM is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 232 miles (374 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), Brainerd (BRD) and Mason City (MCW).