Connecting route · United States → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Des Moines to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Houston, about 17h 56m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 56m

Des Moines to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey17h 56mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Houston

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Dubai

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

DSM Chicago (ORD) DXB

Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Emirates

Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD3h 24m connection21:00 ORD19:11 DXBUnited Airlines + Emirates

28 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 56m

DSM Houston (IAH) DXB

Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Sun15:00 DSM17:06 IAH2h 24m connection19:30 IAH19:01 DXBMesa Airlines + Emirates

9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 01m

DSM Orlando (MCO) DXB

Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~21h 22m

DSM New York (EWR) DXB

Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Emirates, United Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~19h 19m

DSM Dallas (DFW) DXB

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~20h 54m

DSM Boston (BOS) DXB

Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~19h 13m

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: 11,927 km7,407 miles
Journey time: 17h 56mon current schedules
Time difference: +10hDubai vs Des Moines
Currency in Dubai: AED
Airports: DSM → DXB, DWC

Flights from Des Moines to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Dubai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Houston and Orlando. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Dubai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,927 km.

Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Dubai?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH), Orlando (MCO) and New York (EWR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Des Moines and Dubai?

Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Dubai?

Dubai is 10 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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