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Flights from Des Moines to Akron

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Akron. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 7h 32m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 32m
DSMCAKORD

Des Moines to Akron at a glance

Fastest journey7h 32mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Akron

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 Chicago (ORD) CAK
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Mon08:00 DSM09:21 ORD5h 09m connection14:30 ORD16:32 CAKUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 32m
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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
1,011 km628 miles
Journey time
7h 32mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hAkron vs Des Moines
Currency in Akron
USD
Airports
DSM → CAK

Flights from Des Moines to Akron: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Akron?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Akron?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,011 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Akron?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Akron?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Akron: Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Akron?
Akron is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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