Toronto to Des Moines (YYZ–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YYZ Airport Page →
728 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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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 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 9m ACAFAM → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 24m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 19m ACAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 25m AAACOS → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 26m ACAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 5h 36m AAACDL → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 41m AAACPD → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 7m AAACAS → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
BOS Boston 6h 9m ACAZEK → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 11m AAACPD → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Toronto to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
728 mi 1h 39m nonstop -1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DTW ~4h 9m ORD ~4h 24m ATL ~5h 19m PHL ~5h 25m MSP ~5h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,361
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
YYZ → DSM
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
91%
Return
DSM → YYZ
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Toronto

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric YYZ→DSM IAG→DSM
Distance from YYZ – 52 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 48% –
Niagara Falls (IAG) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of YYZ 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 Toronto.
YYZ: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
728 mi / 1,171 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m 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.
Getting to YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

Facts

YYZ–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance728 mi / 1,171 km
Flight time1h 39m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
Full nameToronto Pearson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 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 YYZ to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 728 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Toronto.
Nearby alternatives include IAG. 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 YYZ to DSM

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YYZ to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to DSM is about 1 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 728 miles (1,171 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Niagara Falls (IAG).