Oklahoma City to Des Moines (OKC–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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475 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 56m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 9m ACF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 45m AAASBA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 52m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 4h 57m ACCMNH → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 5m AAAFAM → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 5h 30m WNYE → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 9m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 20m F9JREUSC → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 25m AAASWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Oklahoma City to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 475 mi 2h 51m nonstop

OKC–DSM had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 475 miles in 2h 51m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps OKC Routes DSM Routes OKC Live Flights DSM Live Flights OKC Delays DSM Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop OKC–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 85% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OKC to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DFW ~3h 56m DEN ~4h 9m ORD ~4h 45m MSP ~4h 52m IAH ~4h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
469
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
OKC → DSM
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
75%
Return
DSM → OKC
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OKC delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Oklahoma City

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric OKC→DSM TUL→DSM ICT→DSM
Distance from OKC – 111 mi 156 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 2h 51m 1h 5m 0h 46m
Departure OTP 85% – –
Tulsa (TUL) to Des Moines flights · Wichita (ICT) to Des Moines flights · Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of OKC 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 Oklahoma City.
OKC: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oklahoma City, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
475 mi / 764 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m gate to gate.
Facts

OKC–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oklahoma City to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance475 mi / 764 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OKC
Full nameOKC Will Rogers World Airport
IATA / ICAOOKC / KOKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.5M
Elevation1,295 ft / 395 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 OKC to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from OKC Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 475 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from OKC to DSM: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from DSM to OKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TUL, ICT and DFW. 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 OKC to DSM

OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

OKC to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OKC to DSM is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 475 miles (764 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tulsa (TUL), Wichita (ICT) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).