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

OMA Airport Page →
117 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 27m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 3h 50m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 9m ACCMF9 → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 12m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 42m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 14m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 5h 37m CMJTLNZ → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 53m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 32m AAWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 37m G4 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) 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 0h 39m nonstop

OMA–DSM had nonstop service from American Airlines and Allegiant Air, 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 117 miles in 0h 39m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps OMA Routes DSM Routes OMA Live Flights DSM Live Flights OMA Delays DSM Delays
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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 0 – – 90% Oneworld –
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 90% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MSP ~3h 27m MDW ~3h 50m DEN ~4h 9m ORD ~4h 12m DFW ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
597
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
82%
Return
DSM → OMA
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
94%
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 SUX→DSM
Distance from OMA – 55 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 39m 0h 44m 0h 42m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Lincoln (LNK) to Des Moines flights · Sioux City (SUX) to Des Moines flights · Kansas City (MCI) 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
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 39m gate to gate.
Facts

OMA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Omaha to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance117 mi / 188 km
Flight time0h 39m
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.
Nonstop flights from Eppley Airfield to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 117 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from OMA to DSM: American Airlines and Allegiant Air. 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 0h 39m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Denver.
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 OMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LNK, SUX and MCI. 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 OMA to DSM

Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from American Airlines and Allegiant Air, 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.

OMA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OMA to DSM is about 0 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 117 miles (188 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago Midway and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lincoln (LNK), Sioux City (SUX) and Kansas City (MCI).