Sydney to Des Moines (YQY–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YQY Airport Page →
1,692 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service Verified 3d ago
No nonstop service between YQY and DSM. Nearest airports to YQY with scheduled service: Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport (YGR, 120 mi) · Charlottetown Airport (YYG, 147 mi) · Stephenville Dymond International Airport (YJT, 179 mi)
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Sydney to Des Moines
Route information for YQY to DSM.
1,692 mi 3h 32m nonstop -2h behind

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YQY to DSM.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
41
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
YQY → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
DSM → YQY
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQY delays → DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Des Moines is 2 hours behind Sydney.
YQY: ADT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney, it's 4:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,692 mi / 2,722 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 32m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YQY–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,692 mi / 2,722 km
Flight time3h 32m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: YQY
Full nameSydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA / ICAOYQY / CYQY
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay
Elevation203 ft / 62 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 YQY to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,692 miles.
Des Moines is 2 hours behind Sydney.
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 YQY to DSM

Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YQY to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQY to DSM is about 3 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,692 miles (2,722 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.