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

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728 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 12m ACAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 25m 3SAAAC → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 26m ACAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 23m ACAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 32m AAACHRT → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 33m AAACPD → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 37m AAACJRE → AAG4 Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 5h 54m ACEJAUA → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 6h 2m AAACDL → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
EWR Newark 6h 8m ACUA → G4 Newark (EWR) 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 48m 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
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
IND ~3h 47m DTW ~4h 12m ORD ~4h 25m MSP ~4h 26m CVG ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,603
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → YYZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays → DSM delays →
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 48m 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 48m
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 48m 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Toronto.
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 48 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.