Seattle to Des Moines (SEA–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
PDX Portland 4h 58m AMASAY → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 21m 8CASAY → CNSF9UA Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 30m AFASDE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 6h 34m AAAFAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 35m AAAFAS → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 54m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 11m AAAFAM → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 17m AFAMAS → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 7h 20m AFASDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
SNA Santa Ana 7h 24m AFASAY → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
PDX ~4h 58m IDA ~5h 18m DEN ~5h 21m MSP ~5h 30m IND ~6h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,826
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
SEA → DSM
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
64%
Return
DSM → SEA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → DSM delays →
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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.