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Flights from Birmingham to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 3h 24m door to door (90 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 24m
BHMDSMATL

Birmingham to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 24mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Birmingham 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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BHM Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon10:15 BHM11:55 ATL0h 50m connection12:45 ATL13:39 DSMDelta Air Lines
75 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 24m
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BHM Chicago (MDW) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat15:30 BHM16:59 MDW1h 01m connection18:00 MDW18:54 DSMSouthwest Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 24m
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BHM Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat09:30 BHM11:16 DFW2h 14m connection13:30 DFW15:07 DSMEnvoy Air + American Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 37m
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BHM Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 50m
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BHM Nashville (BNA) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~4h 55m
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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
1,079 km670 miles
Journey time
3h 24mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Birmingham
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
BHM → DSM

Flights from Birmingham to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Birmingham to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago 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 Birmingham to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,079 km.
Where do you change planes between Birmingham and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (MDW), Dallas (DFW) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Birmingham and Des Moines?
Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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