Van Nuys to Des Moines (VNY–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,440 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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
MDW Chicago 6h 48m EJALXJSGX → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
IDA Idaho Falls ~8h 19m → Idaho Falls (IDA) to Des Moines flights
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Van Nuys to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,440 mi 2h 53m nonstop +2h ahead

VNY–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 Van Nuys flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MDW ~6h 48m IDA ~8h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
26
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
VNY → DSM
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
Return
DSM → VNY
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
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 Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric VNY→DSM BUR→DSM LAX→DSM
Distance from VNY – 8 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – 2 7
Flight time 2h 53m 3h 20m 3h 38m
Burbank (BUR) to Des Moines flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of VNY 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 Van Nuys.
VNY: PDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

VNY–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 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 VNY to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 1,440 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
Yes, return flights from DSM to VNY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and SNA. 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 VNY to DSM

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

VNY to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to DSM is about 2 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,440 miles (2,317 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA).