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Flights from Des Moines to Brussels

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Brussels. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Dallas, about 10h 50m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 50m
DSMBRUORD

Des Moines to Brussels at a glance

Fastest journey10h 50mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Brussels

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) BRU
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Qatar Airways
Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD1h 54m connection19:30 ORD10:05 BRUUnited Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 50m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) BRU
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
Thu16:30 DSM18:17 DFW2h 28m connection20:45 DFW12:38 BRUAmerican Airlines + Singapore Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 08m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) BRU
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 53m
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DSM New York (EWR) BRU
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 55m
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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
7,039 km4,371 miles
Journey time
10h 50mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hBrussels vs Des Moines
Currency in Brussels
EUR
Airports
DSM → BRU, CRL

Flights from Des Moines to Brussels: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Brussels?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta. 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 Brussels?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,039 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Brussels?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL) and New York (EWR). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Brussels?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Brussels: Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Brussels?
Brussels is 7 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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