Sioux City to Des Moines (SUX–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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152 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 2 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 34m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 13m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
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Sioux City to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
152 mi 0h 42m nonstop

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

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Sioux City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SUX to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
DEN ~4h 34m ORD ~5h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
46
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
SUX → DSM
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
DSM → SUX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
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 Sioux City

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric SUX→DSM OMA→DSM FSD→DSM
Distance from SUX – 80 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 2
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 0h 42m 0h 39m 0h 55m
Omaha (OMA) to Des Moines flights · Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines flights · Lincoln (LNK) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of SUX with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Des Moines is 0 hours the same as Sioux City.
SUX: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux City, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
152 mi / 245 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m gate to gate.
Facts

SUX–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux City to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance152 mi / 245 km
Flight time0h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SUX
Full nameSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
IATA / ICAOSUX / KSUX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,098 ft / 335 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 SUX to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 152 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
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.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, FSD and LNK. 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 SUX to DSM

Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SUX to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SUX to DSM is about 0 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 152 miles (245 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Sioux Falls (FSD) and Lincoln (LNK).