Pontiac to Des Moines (PTK–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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530 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 4 hubs
EWR Newark 12h 4m UA → G4 Newark (EWR) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 10m → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 6m → Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver ~7h 16m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pontiac to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
530 mi 1h 20m nonstop -1h behind

PTK–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore PTK Routes DSM Routes PTK Live Flights DSM Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Pontiac flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PTK to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
ORD ~5h 10m MCO ~6h 6m DEN ~7h 16m EWR ~12h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
PTK → DSM
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
DSM → PTK
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 Pontiac

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PTK→DSM DTW→DSM CLE→DSM
Distance from PTK – 31 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 2
Weekly flights – 61 1
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 51m 1h 23m
Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of PTK 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 Pontiac.
PTK: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pontiac, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
530 mi / 853 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

PTK–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pontiac to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance530 mi / 853 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PTK
Full nameOakland County International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTK / KPTK
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation980 ft / 299 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 PTK to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Oakland County International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 530 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Pontiac.
Yes, return flights from DSM to PTK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW and CLE. 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 PTK to DSM

Oakland County International Airport (PTK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PTK to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTK to DSM is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 530 miles (853 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW) and Cleveland (CLE).