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Flights from Des Moines to Buenos Aires

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Buenos Aires. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Houston, about 12h 35m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 35m
DSMBUEATL

Des Moines to Buenos Aires at a glance

Fastest journey12h 35mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Houston

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Buenos Aires

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

1
DSM Atlanta (ATL) BUE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon19:00 DSM21:49 ATL1h 11m connection23:00 ATL09:35 BUEDelta Air Lines
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 35m
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DSM Houston (IAH) BUE
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon15:00 DSM17:06 IAH3h 24m connection20:30 IAH07:45 BUEMesa Airlines + United Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 45m
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3
DSM Dallas (DFW) BUE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 25m
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DSM Los Angeles (LAX) BUE
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 44m
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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
9,204 km5,716 miles
Journey time
12h 35mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hBuenos Aires vs Des Moines
Currency in Buenos Aires
USD
Airports
DSM → EZE, AEP

Flights from Des Moines to Buenos Aires: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Buenos Aires?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Houston 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 Buenos Aires?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,204 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Buenos Aires?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Buenos Aires?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Buenos Aires: Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is 3 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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