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Flights from Des Moines to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 3h 50m door to door (41 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 50m
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Des Moines to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey3h 50mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Detroit

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) DTT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Mon19:00 DSM20:21 ORD1h 24m connection21:45 ORD23:50 DTTUnited Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 50m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) DTT
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Mon06:30 DSM07:51 BNA2h 24m connection10:15 BNA12:30 DTTAllegiant Air + Delta Air Lines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 00m
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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
878 km545 miles
Journey time
3h 50mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hDetroit vs Des Moines
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
DSM → DTW

Flights from Des Moines to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit?
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 Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 878 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Detroit?
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 Detroit?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Detroit?
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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