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Flights from Amsterdam to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Amsterdam to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 11h 51m door to door (44 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 51m
AMSDSMORD

Amsterdam to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey11h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Amsterdam 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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AMS Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Fri13:00 AMS14:36 ORD2h 09m connection16:45 ORD17:51 DSMKLM + United Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 51m
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AMS Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon09:15 AMS12:34 ATL1h 26m connection14:00 ATL14:54 DSMDelta Air Lines
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 39m
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AMS Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu11:15 AMS14:22 DFW2h 38m connection17:00 DFW18:37 DSMAmerican Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 22m
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AMS Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Thu11:15 AMS14:45 IAH5h 30m connection20:15 IAH22:06 DSMUnited Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 51m
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AMS Philadelphia (PHL) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 57m
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AMS New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 52m
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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
6,976 km4,332 miles
Journey time
11h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hDes Moines vs Amsterdam
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
AMS → DSM

Flights from Amsterdam to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas. 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 Amsterdam to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,976 km.
Where do you change planes between Amsterdam and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). KLM flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Amsterdam and Des Moines?
Amsterdam: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 7 hours behind Amsterdam.

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