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

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Pontiac to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
530 mi 1h 31m nonstop -1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PTK to DSM.
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One-Stop Connections
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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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
PTK → DSM
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
DSM → PTK
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
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 – 7 2
Weekly flights – 56 –
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 54m 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 31m 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 31m
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 31m gate to gate. The route covers 530 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 31 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. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW) and Cleveland (CLE).