Louisville to Des Moines (SDF–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
MDW Chicago 3h 20m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 3h 38m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 3m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 4h 10m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 23m DLKEVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 29m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 58m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 8m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 36m UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 37m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MDW ~3h 20m BNA ~3h 38m TUL ~3h 54m IND ~3h 55m ORD ~4h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
834
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
SDF → DSM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric SDF→DSM LEX→DSM CVG→DSM
Distance from SDF – 62 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 1
Departure OTP 67% – –
Lexington (LEX) to Des Moines flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Des Moines flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF 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 Louisville.
SDF: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

SDF–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 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 SDF to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from DSM to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEX, CVG and IND. 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 Chicago Midway, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Indianapolis (IND).