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Flights from Des Moines to Cleveland

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Cleveland. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 3h 17m door to door (41 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 17m
DSMCLEORD

Des Moines to Cleveland at a glance

Fastest journey3h 17mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Cleveland

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

1
DSM Chicago (ORD) CLE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Thu15:30 DSM16:51 ORD0h 54m connection17:45 ORD19:47 CLEUnited Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 17m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) CLE
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon06:30 DSM07:51 BNA2h 39m connection10:30 BNA12:39 CLEAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 09m
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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
992 km616 miles
Journey time
3h 17mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hCleveland vs Des Moines
Currency in Cleveland
USD
Airports
DSM → CLE

Flights from Des Moines to Cleveland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Cleveland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Nashville. 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 Cleveland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 992 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Cleveland?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Cleveland?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Cleveland?
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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