Rifle to Des Moines (RIL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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751 mi airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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Rifle to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
751 mi 1h 28m nonstop +1h ahead

RIL–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RIL → DSM
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
DSM → RIL
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Rifle

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric RIL→DSM TEX→DSM
Distance from RIL 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of RIL with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Rifle.
RIL: MDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rifle, it's 7:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
751 mi / 1,208 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m gate to gate.

RIL–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rifle to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance751 mi / 1,208 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: RIL
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIL to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Garfield County Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 751 miles.
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Rifle.
Yes, return flights from DSM to RIL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEX. 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 RIL to DSM

Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIL to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIL to DSM is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 751 miles (1,208 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Telluride (TEX).