Provo to Des Moines (PVU–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PVU Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PVU and DSM. Nearest airports to PVU with scheduled service: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC, 42 mi) · Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD, 69 mi) · Vernal Regional Airport (VEL, 117 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 30m AAMXQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 5h 32m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 47m EJAMXTIV → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 45m G4MX → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 26m AAMX → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago ~6h 2m G4 → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin ~6h 18m G4 → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville ~6h 29m G4 → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland ~6h 52m G4 → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Provo to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between PVU and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVU to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DFW ~5h 30m AZA ~5h 32m LAS ~5h 47m MDW ~6h 2m AUS ~6h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
264
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
PVU → DSM
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
DSM → PVU
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
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 Provo

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PVU→DSM SLC→DSM CDC→DSM
Distance from PVU – 42 mi 189 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 2 –
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Des Moines flights · Cedar City (CDC) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of PVU 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 ahead of Provo.
PVU: MDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Provo, it's 7:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

PVU–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Provo to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVU
Full nameProvo Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOPVU / KPVU
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation4,497 ft / 1,371 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 PVU to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Mesa Gateway and Harry Reid.
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.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Provo.
Yes, return flights from DSM to PVU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SLC and CDC. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Mesa Gateway and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Salt Lake City (SLC) and Cedar City (CDC).