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Flights from Burlington to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Burlington to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 4h 51m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 51m
BTVDSMORD

Burlington to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Burlington 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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BTV Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat06:15 BTV07:35 ORD1h 25m connection09:00 ORD10:06 DSMUnited Airlines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 51m
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BTV Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 40m
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BTV Philadelphia (PHL) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 07m
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BTV New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 04m
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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
1,690 km1,049 miles
Journey time
4h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Burlington
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
BTV → DSM

Flights from Burlington to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Burlington to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Philadelphia. 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 Burlington to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,690 km.
Where do you change planes between Burlington and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (EWR). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Burlington and Des Moines?
Burlington: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Burlington and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Burlington.

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