St. John's to Des Moines (YYT–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule No service
No nonstop service between YYT and DSM. Nearest airports to YYT with scheduled service: Gander International Airport (YQX, 124 mi) · Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport (FSP, 171 mi) · Deer Lake Airport (YDF, 240 mi)
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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.

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St. John's to Des Moines
Route information for YYT to DSM.
-2.5h behind

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYT to DSM.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
90
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
YYT → DSM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
DSM → YYT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Des Moines is 2.5 hours behind St. John's.
YYT: NDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St. John's, it's 3.5:00 PM in Des Moines.
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

YYT–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St. John's to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: YYT
Full nameSt. John's International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYT / CYYT
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation461 ft / 141 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 YYT to DSM flights.
Des Moines is 2.5 hours behind St. John's.
Yes, return flights from DSM to YYT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.