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Flights from Des Moines to Baltimore
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Baltimore. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Atlanta, about 3h 53m door to door (89 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 53m
Des Moines to Baltimore at a glance
Fastest journey3h 53mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Baltimore
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 Charlotte (CLT) BWI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon13:30 DSM16:30 CLT0h 45m connection17:15 CLT18:23 BWIAmerican Airlines
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) BWI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu16:15 DSM19:04 ATL0h 56m connection20:00 ATL21:38 BWIDelta Air Lines
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DSM Chicago (ORD) BWI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Mon08:00 DSM09:21 ORD1h 39m connection11:00 ORD13:41 BWIUnited Airlines
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DSM Nashville (BNA) BWI
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Thu09:30 DSM10:51 BNA2h 24m connection13:15 BNA15:41 BWIAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
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DSM Boston (BOS) BWI
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Republic Airlines
Mon07:15 DSM10:51 BOS3h 54m connection14:45 BOS15:59 BWIAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
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
- 1,460 km907 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 53mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hBaltimore vs Des Moines
- Currency in Baltimore
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → BWI
Flights from Des Moines to Baltimore: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Baltimore?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Charlotte, Atlanta and Chicago. 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 Baltimore?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,460 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Baltimore?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Charlotte, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Baltimore?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Baltimore: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Baltimore?
Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.





