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Flights from Des Moines to Abilene

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Abilene. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 5h 52m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 52m
DSMABIDEN

Des Moines to Abilene at a glance

Fastest journey5h 52mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Abilene

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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DSM Denver (DEN) ABI
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sun09:15 DSM10:03 DEN2h 27m connection12:30 DEN15:07 ABIUnited Airlines + SkyWest
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 52m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) ABI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat06:45 DSM08:32 DFW11h 13m connection19:45 DFW20:26 ABIAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 41m
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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
1,151 km715 miles
Journey time
5h 52mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneAbilene vs Des Moines
Currency in Abilene
USD
Airports
DSM → ABI

Flights from Des Moines to Abilene: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Abilene?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver 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 Des Moines to Abilene?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,151 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Abilene?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Abilene?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Abilene: Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).

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