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Flights from Baltimore to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Baltimore to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Chicago, about 4h 16m door to door (205 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 16m
Baltimore to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey4h 16mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Baltimore 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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BWI Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu15:15 BWI16:26 CLT1h 04m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
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BWI Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon17:45 BWI18:41 ORD1h 19m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMUnited Airlines
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BWI Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue07:00 BWI08:39 ATL0h 51m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
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BWI Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Fri08:30 BWI09:40 BOS2h 05m connection11:45 BOS13:40 DSMSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
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BWI Nashville (BNA) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Wed21:45 BWI22:19 BNA8h 56m connection07:15 BNA08:38 DSMSun Country Airlines + Allegiant Air
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
- 1,460 km907 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 16mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hDes Moines vs Baltimore
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- BWI → DSM
Flights from Baltimore to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Baltimore to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Charlotte, Chicago 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 Baltimore to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,460 km.
Where do you change planes between Baltimore and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Boston (BOS). American Airlines flies both legs via Charlotte, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baltimore and Des Moines?
Baltimore: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Baltimore and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Baltimore.





