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
DEN Denver 5h 19m 8CAFAS → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 46m AFASAY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 20m AFAMAS → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 6h 32m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 42m AAAFAS → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 50m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 1m AAAFAM → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
SNA Santa Ana 7h 12m AFASAY → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 7h 21m AFASDL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 7h 40m ASAYDL → G4 Nashville (BNA) 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.
1,461 mi 2h 40m nonstop +2h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DEN ~5h 19m MSP ~5h 46m PDX ~5h 54m LAS ~6h 20m ORD ~6h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,628
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
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric SEA→DSM BFI→DSM
Distance from SEA – 5 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 58m
Departure OTP 63% –
Seattle (BFI) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Des Moines International Airport.
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.
Distance & Flight Time
1,461 mi / 2,351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
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
Distance1,461 mi / 2,351 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
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.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,461 miles.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid.
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.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from DSM to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. 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.

Flights from SEA to DSM

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SEA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to DSM is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,461 miles (2,351 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).