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Connecting route · United States → Netherlands

Flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 10h 10m door to door (66 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 10m
DSMAMSORD

Des Moines to Amsterdam at a glance

Fastest journey10h 10mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Amsterdam

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) AMS
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD1h 24m connection19:00 ORD09:25 AMSUnited Airlines
36 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 10m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) AMS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, KLM, Xiamen Airlines
Mon19:00 DSM21:49 ATL1h 11m connection23:00 ATL12:48 AMSDelta Air Lines + KLM
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 48m
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DSM Boston (BOS) AMS
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, KLM
Fri07:15 DSM10:51 BOS9h 39m connection20:30 BOS08:53 AMSAllegiant Air + KLM
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 38m
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4
DSM Houston (IAH) AMS
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 11m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) AMS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~13h 38m
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DSM New York (EWR) AMS
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 52m
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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
6,976 km4,332 miles
Journey time
10h 10mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hAmsterdam vs Des Moines
Currency in Amsterdam
EUR
Airports
DSM → AMS

Flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Boston. 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 Amsterdam?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,976 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Amsterdam?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS) and Houston (IAH). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Amsterdam?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Amsterdam: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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