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Flights from Amarillo to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Amarillo to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Denver, about 8h 52m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 24m
AMADSMDFW

Amarillo to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 24mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Denver

Best ways to fly from Amarillo 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.

1
AMA Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun06:00 AMA07:05 DFW6h 10m connection13:15 DFW14:52 DSMAmerican Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 52m
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2
AMA Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 24m
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3
AMA Austin (AUS) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 58m
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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
1,005 km624 miles
Journey time
4h 24mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Amarillo
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
AMA → DSM

Flights from Amarillo to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Amarillo to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Denver and Austin. 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 Amarillo to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,005 km.
Where do you change planes between Amarillo and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN) and Austin (AUS). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Amarillo and Des Moines?
Amarillo: Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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