Oklahoma City to Des Moines (OKC–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 1m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 24m ACF9UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
HOU Houston 4h 32m WN G4 Houston (HOU) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 44m AAASEI AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 4h 55m CMEKNH CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 58m DLKEVS AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 5h 5m WNXFL WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 7m AFAMDL AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin 5h 34m WN G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 5h 59m WN G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
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Oklahoma City to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between OKC and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OKC to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
568
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OKC → DSM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
75%
Return
DSM → OKC
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OKC delays → DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Oklahoma City

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric OKC→DSM TUL→DSM DFW→DSM
Distance from OKC 111 mi 175 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6
Weekly flights 1 73
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of OKC with service to Des Moines International Airport.

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.

OKC–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oklahoma City to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OKC
IATA / ICAOOKC / KOKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.5M
Elevation1,295 ft / 395 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OKC to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and William P. Hobby.
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, DFW and DAL. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tulsa (TUL), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas (DAL).