Pittsburgh to Des Moines (PIT–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Pittsburgh to Des Moines
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 703 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind 35 1-stop hubs

PIT–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 703 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PIT–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 38% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PIT to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
PTK ~3h 33m MEM ~4h 11m OMA ~4h 18m BWI ~4h 50m CLE ~5h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
936
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
PIT → DSM
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Arriving
78%
Return
DSM → PIT
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PIT delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Pittsburgh

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PIT→DSM CLE→DSM
Distance from PIT – 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 38% –
Cleveland (CLE) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of PIT with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Pittsburgh.
PIT: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
703 mi / 1,131 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Facts

PIT–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pittsburgh to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance703 mi / 1,131 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 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 PIT to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 703 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PIT to DSM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, MEM, OMA, BWI, CLE, DAL, TEB, STL, HOU, PBI, MSY, PIE, MSP, FLL, ATL, BNA, AUS, LGA, MCO, DCA, DTW, ORD, CLT, MDW, DFW, PGD, IAH, MIA, RSW, DEN, LAS, LAX, PHX, SRQ and SFB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Pittsburgh.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PIT to DSM

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PIT to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIT to DSM ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 703 miles (1,131 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).