Detroit to Des Moines (YIP–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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523 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 4 hubs
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~3h 36m → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago ~4h 53m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas ~4h 57m RJ → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
JAX Jacksonville ~5h 56m KII → G4 Jacksonville (JAX) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
523 mi 1h 14m nonstop -1h behind

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CVG ~3h 36m ORD ~4h 53m LAS ~4h 57m JAX ~5h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
YIP → DSM
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
DSM → YIP
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
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 Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric YIP→DSM DTW→DSM CLE→DSM
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 2
Weekly flights – 61 1
Flight time 1h 14m 1h 51m 1h 23m
Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
523 mi / 841 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m gate to gate.
Facts

YIP–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance523 mi / 841 km
Flight time1h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 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 YIP to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 523 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Nearby alternatives include DTW and CLE. 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 YIP to DSM

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YIP to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to DSM is about 1 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 523 miles (841 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW) and Cleveland (CLE).