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

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Seattle to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and DSM, connecting options are available through 31 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
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
OMA ~5h 9m IDA ~5h 15m YVR ~5h 35m MKE ~6h 40m DAL ~6h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,504
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
93%
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
+1h
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 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+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 OMA, IDA, YVR, MKE, DAL, MEM, PSP, STL, MSY, PIT, BWI, MSP, MDW, DEN, ATL, DTW, DFW, ORD, SNA, MIA, PHX, CLT, IAH, LAS, FLL, LAX, BNA, RSW, AUS, DCA and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour 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

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