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Flights from Des Moines to Flint
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Flint. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 4h 15m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 15m
Des Moines to Flint at a glance
Fastest journey4h 15mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Flint
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) FNT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat11:30 DSM12:51 ORD2h 09m connection15:00 ORD16:45 FNTUnited Airlines + SkyWest
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DSM Nashville (BNA) FNT
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Sun09:30 DSM10:51 BNA8h 39m connection19:30 BNA21:50 FNTAllegiant Air
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
- 832 km517 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 15mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hFlint vs Des Moines
- Currency in Flint
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → FNT
Flights from Des Moines to Flint: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Flint?
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 Flint?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 832 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Flint?
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 Flint?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Flint: Bishop International Airport (FNT).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Flint?
Flint is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.





