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Flights from Des Moines to Fresno

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Fresno. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 5h 22m door to door (95 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 22m
DSMFATDEN

Des Moines to Fresno at a glance

Fastest journey5h 22mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Fresno

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 Denver (DEN) FAT
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat07:00 DSM07:39 DEN1h 36m connection09:15 DEN10:22 FATSouthwest Airlines
35 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 22m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) FAT
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Volaris
Sun19:45 DSM21:32 DFW0h 58m connection22:30 DFW23:36 FATAmerican Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 51m
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) FAT
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Mon12:45 DSM13:40 LAS2h 05m connection15:45 LAS16:45 FATSouthwest Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 00m
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) FAT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon05:30 DSM06:18 PHX3h 57m connection10:15 PHX11:49 FATAmerican Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 19m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) FAT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon15:15 DSM16:36 ORD3h 24m connection20:00 ORD22:06 FATUnited Airlines
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 51m
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DSM Portland (PDX) FAT
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Horizon Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 43m
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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
2,309 km1,434 miles
Journey time
5h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hFresno vs Des Moines
Currency in Fresno
USD
Airports
DSM → FAT

Flights from Des Moines to Fresno: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Fresno?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Dallas and Las Vegas. 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 Fresno?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,309 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Fresno?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Fresno?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Fresno: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fresno?
Fresno is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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