Omaha to Des Moines (OMA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

OMA Airport Page →
117 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 28 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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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
MSP Minneapolis 3h 20m AFDLEJA → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 3h 50m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 11m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 18m ACCMF9 → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 1m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 13m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 5h 49m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 6h 24m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 40m AAASWN → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 58m EJAEJMG4 → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Omaha to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 117 mi

OMA–DSM had nonstop service from American Airlines and Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in May 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.

Also explore OMA Routes DSM Routes OMA Live Flights DSM Live Flights OMA Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Omaha flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop OMA–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 64% Oneworld –
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 64% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: G4 (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 OMA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MSP ~3h 20m STL ~3h 45m MDW ~3h 50m ORD ~4h 11m DEN ~4h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
643
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
OMA → DSM
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
63%
Return
DSM → OMA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OMA delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Omaha

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric OMA→DSM LNK→DSM MHK→DSM
Distance from OMA – 55 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 64% – –
Lincoln (LNK) to Des Moines flights · Manhattan (MHK) to Des Moines flights · Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of OMA 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 Omaha.
OMA: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Omaha, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
117 mi / 188 km
Facts

OMA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Omaha to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance117 mi / 188 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OMA
Full nameEppley Airfield
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 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 OMA to DSM flights.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from OMA to DSM: American Airlines and Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from DSM to OMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LNK, MHK and FSD. 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lincoln (LNK), Manhattan (MHK) and Sioux Falls (FSD).