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Flights from Des Moines to Birmingham

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Birmingham. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 3h 21m door to door (47 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 21m
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Des Moines to Birmingham at a glance

Fastest journey3h 21mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham

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 (MDW) BHM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue14:45 DSM15:44 MDW1h 01m connection16:45 MDW18:06 BHMSouthwest Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 21m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) BHM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Mon05:45 DSM08:34 ATL0h 56m connection09:30 ATL09:11 BHMDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 26m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) BHM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat06:45 DSM08:32 DFW0h 58m connection09:30 DFW11:00 BHMAmerican Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 15m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) BHM
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun09:30 DSM10:51 BNA3h 39m connection14:30 BNA15:07 BHMAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 37m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) BHM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat08:00 DSM11:00 CLT4h 00m connection15:00 CLT15:03 BHMAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 03m
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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
1,079 km670 miles
Journey time
3h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneBirmingham vs Des Moines
Currency in Birmingham
USD
Airports
DSM → BHM

Flights from Des Moines to Birmingham: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Birmingham?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas. 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 Birmingham?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,079 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Birmingham?
The best connecting points are Chicago (MDW), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW) and Nashville (BNA). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Birmingham?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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