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Flights from Athens to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Athens to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 12h 51m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 51m
Athens to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey12h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Athens 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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ATH Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon12:45 ATH15:45 ORD0h 45m connection16:30 ORD17:36 DSMUnited Airlines
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ATH Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon12:30 ATH16:42 CLT0h 48m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
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ATH Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Wed10:00 ATH14:44 ATL1h 46m connection16:30 ATL17:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
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ATH Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue14:30 ATH18:37 DFW2h 38m connection21:15 DFW22:52 DSMAmerican Airlines
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
- 9,128 km5,668 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 51mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -8hDes Moines vs Athens
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- ATH → DSM
Flights from Athens to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Athens to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Atlanta. 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 Athens to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,128 km.
Where do you change planes between Athens and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Athens and Des Moines?
Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Athens and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 8 hours behind Athens.





