Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Des Moines (XNA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

XNA Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between XNA and DSM. Nearest airports to XNA with scheduled service: Joplin Regional Airport (JLN, 61 mi) · Boone County Airport (HRO, 64 mi) · Branson Airport (BKG, 64 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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
MSP Minneapolis 3h 58m AFDLVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 13m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 24m AAASBA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 38m F9UAY4 → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 50m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 4h 59m ACCMNZ → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 6h AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 6h 32m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 39m G4 → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 13m AAQR → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps XNA Routes DSM Routes XNA Live Flights DSM Live Flights XNA Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for XNA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MSP ~3h 58m DFW ~4h 13m ORD ~4h 24m BNA ~4h 29m DEN ~4h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
502
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
XNA → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
DSM → XNA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. XNA delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric XNA→DSM BKG→DSM TUL→DSM
Distance from XNA – 64 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
Branson (BKG) to Des Moines flights · Tulsa (TUL) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of XNA 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 Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
XNA: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

XNA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XNA
Full nameNorthwest Arkansas National Airport
IATA / ICAOXNA / KXNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation1,287 ft / 392 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 XNA to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Dallas Fort Worth 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 XNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BKG and TUL. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Branson (BKG) and Tulsa (TUL).