Salem to Des Moines (SLE–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,488 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 1 hub
PDX Portland ~5h 20m A8EM → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Salem to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,488 mi 3h 23m nonstop +2h ahead

SLE–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SLE to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
PDX ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
22
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
SLE → DSM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
DSM → SLE
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Salem

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric SLE→DSM PDX→DSM
Distance from SLE – 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 3
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 14m
Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of SLE 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 Salem.
SLE: PDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salem, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,488 mi / 2,394 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m gate to gate.
Facts

SLE–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salem to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,488 mi / 2,394 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SLE
Full nameSalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field
IATA / ICAOSLE / KSLE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation214 ft / 65 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 SLE to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,488 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Salem.
Nearby alternatives include PDX. 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 SLE to DSM

Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SLE to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLE to DSM is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,488 miles (2,394 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Portland (PDX).