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Flights from Des Moines to Bellingham

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Bellingham. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Portland, about 9h 13m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 54m
DSMBLILAS

Des Moines to Bellingham at a glance

Fastest journey6h 54mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Portland

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Bellingham

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DSM Las Vegas (LAS) BLI
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Mon12:45 DSM13:40 LAS3h 50m connection17:30 LAS19:58 BLISouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 13m
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DSM Portland (PDX) BLI
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 54m
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DSM Phoenix (AZA) BLI
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 13m
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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
2,381 km1,479 miles
Journey time
6h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hBellingham vs Des Moines
Currency in Bellingham
USD
Airports
DSM → BLI

Flights from Des Moines to Bellingham: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Bellingham?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Portland and Phoenix. 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 Bellingham?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,381 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Bellingham?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Portland (PDX) and Phoenix (AZA). Allegiant Air flies both legs via Las Vegas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Bellingham?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Bellingham: Bellingham International Airport (BLI).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bellingham?
Bellingham is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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