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Flights from Akron to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Akron to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 3h 42m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 42m
Akron to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey3h 42mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Akron to Des Moines
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CAK Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun06:00 CAK06:18 ORD1h 27m connection07:45 ORD08:42 DSMSkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,011 km628 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hDes Moines vs Akron
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- CAK → DSM
Flights from Akron to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Akron to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Akron to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,011 km.
Where do you change planes between Akron and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Akron and Des Moines?
Akron: Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Akron and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Akron.





