Syracuse to Des Moines (SYR–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SYR and DSM. Nearest airports to SYR with scheduled service: Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH, 46 mi) · Watertown International Airport (ART, 61 mi) · Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM, 63 mi)
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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
DTW Detroit 4h 16m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 44m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 4m AAQR → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
BOS Boston 5h 12m AAB6QR → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 35m AMDLKE → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 45m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 30m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 6h 30m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 27m DLKESY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 8h 7m DL → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Syracuse to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SYR to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DTW ~4h 16m ORD ~4h 44m PHL ~5h 4m BOS ~5h 12m BNA ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
493
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
SYR → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
89%
Return
DSM → SYR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SYR delays → DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Syracuse.
SYR: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Syracuse, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

SYR–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Syracuse to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SYR
Full nameSyracuse Hancock International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYR / KSYR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation421 ft / 128 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 SYR to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Philadelphia.
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 1 hour behind Syracuse.
Yes, return flights from DSM to SYR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.