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Flights from Des Moines to Arcata

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Arcata. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Los Angeles, about 8h 15m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 07m
DSMACVDEN

Des Moines to Arcata at a glance

Fastest journey7h 07mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Arcata

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) ACV
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sun07:00 DSM07:39 DEN3h 51m connection11:30 DEN13:15 ACVSouthwest Airlines + SkyWest
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 15m
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DSM Los Angeles (BUR) ACV
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 31m
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) ACV
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 07m
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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
2,535 km1,574 miles
Journey time
7h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hArcata vs Des Moines
Currency in Arcata
USD
Airports
DSM → ACV

Flights from Des Moines to Arcata: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Arcata?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. 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 Arcata?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,535 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Arcata?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (BUR) and Las Vegas (LAS). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Arcata?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Arcata: California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Arcata?
Arcata is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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