San Antonio to Des Moines (SAT–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 3m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 4h 29m ACCMNH → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 44m ACF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 23m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 23m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 5h 44m AMDLKE → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 6h 5m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 11m AAASWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 25m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 27m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Antonio to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps SAT Routes DSM Routes SAT Live Flights DSM Live Flights SAT Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to San Antonio flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DFW ~4h 3m IAH ~4h 29m DEN ~4h 44m ATL ~5h 23m ORD ~5h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
865
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
SAT → DSM
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
88%
Return
DSM → SAT
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric SAT→DSM AUS→DSM
Distance from SAT – 67 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 2
Departure OTP 86% –
Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Des Moines is 0 hours the same as San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

SAT–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
Full nameSan Antonio International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 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 SAT to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver.
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.
Yes, return flights from DSM to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).