Tucson to Des Moines (TUS–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TUS Airport Page →
1,153 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 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 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 20m AAASPD → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 28m ACUAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 13m WN → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 21m AAAYBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 57m AAAYBA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 47m AAAMAS → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 51m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 8h 23m LHUA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland 10h 24m AS → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
TUL Tulsa ~4h 3m → AA Tulsa (TUL) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tucson to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,153 mi 2h 32m nonstop +2h ahead

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

Also explore TUS Routes DSM Routes TUS Live Flights DSM Live Flights TUS Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Tucson flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
TUL ~4h 3m PHX ~4h 20m DEN ~4h 28m LAS ~5h 13m DFW ~5h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
399
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
TUS → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric TUS→DSM AZA→DSM PHX→DSM
Distance from TUS – 92 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights ~1 3 21
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 40m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights · Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUS 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 Tucson.
TUS: MST · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,153 mi / 1,855 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
Facts

TUS–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,153 mi / 1,855 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 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 TUS to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,153 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
Yes, return flights from DSM to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AZA and PHX. 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 TUS to DSM

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TUS to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to DSM is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,153 miles (1,855 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA) and Phoenix (PHX).