Seattle to Des Moines (SEA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and DSM, connecting options are available through 47 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,684
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MHK, IDA, DAL, YVR, OMA, APA, SCF, MEM, STL, PRB, CVG, MKE, AZA, PSP, CLE, YYZ, PIT, RDU, IAD, MSY, TEB, MCO, BWI, MDW, DEN, MSP, ATL, DTW, ORD, BNA, IAH, PHX, MIA, EWR, CLT, LAX, LAS, DFW, PHL, SNA, PDX, AUS, BOS, DCA, BUR, RSW and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
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

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MHK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.