Tulsa to Des Moines (TUL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TUL Airport Page →
388 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 14m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 17m ACUAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 25m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 59m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 5h CMNHNZ → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 5h 50m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 22m AAWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 32m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 35m G4WNWUP → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 7h 22m AADLPD → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tulsa to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 388 mi 1h 5m nonstop

TUL–DSM had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 388 miles in 1h 5m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps TUL Routes DSM Routes TUL Live Flights DSM Live Flights TUL Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Tulsa flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TUL–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUL to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DFW ~4h 14m DEN ~4h 17m ORD ~4h 25m ATL ~4h 59m IAH ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
471
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
TUL → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
DSM → TUL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUL delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Tulsa

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric TUL→DSM OKC→DSM ICT→DSM
Distance from TUL – 111 mi 132 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 5m 2h 51m 0h 46m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Oklahoma City (OKC) to Des Moines flights · Wichita (ICT) to Des Moines flights · Branson (BKG) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUL 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 Tulsa.
TUL: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tulsa, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
388 mi / 624 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

TUL–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tulsa to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance388 mi / 624 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUL
Full nameTulsa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 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 TUL to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Tulsa International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 388 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TUL to DSM: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 5m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, 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.
Yes, return flights from DSM to TUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OKC, ICT and BKG. 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 TUL to DSM

Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TUL to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUL to DSM is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 388 miles (624 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oklahoma City (OKC), Wichita (ICT) and Branson (BKG).