Peoria to Des Moines (PIA–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
ORD Chicago 3h 42m AACMJL → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 5m AAQFQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 14m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 35m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 7h 18m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 25m G4 → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
PIE Pinellas Park 12h 11m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Des Moines flights
SFB Orlando 15h 43m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Des Moines flights
PGD Punta Gorda 18h 11m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Des Moines flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~6h 49m G4 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Peoria to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 215 mi 1h 44m nonstop

PIA–DSM had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in September 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 215 miles in 1h 44m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PIA–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PIA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ORD ~3h 42m DFW ~5h 5m DEN ~5h 14m CLT ~5h 35m SRQ ~6h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
147
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
PIA → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → PIA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Peoria

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PIA→DSM MDW→DSM ORD→DSM
Distance from PIA – 127 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 13
Weekly flights – 29 246
Flight time 1h 44m 1h 20m 1h 25m
Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights · Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of PIA 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 Peoria.
PIA: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Peoria, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
215 mi / 346 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m gate to gate.
Facts

PIA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Peoria to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance215 mi / 346 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PIA
Full nameGeneral Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIA / KPIA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation660 ft / 201 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 PIA to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 215 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PIA to DSM: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth 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.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and ORD. 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 PIA to DSM

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in September 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.

PIA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIA to DSM is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 215 miles (346 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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