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Flights from Des Moines to Gainesville

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Gainesville. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 59m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 59m
DSMGNVATL

Des Moines to Gainesville at a glance

Fastest journey3h 59mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Gainesville

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 Atlanta (ATL) GNV
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sat11:30 DSM14:19 ATL1h 11m connection15:30 ATL16:29 GNVDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 59m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) GNV
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Self-transfer likely ~5h 55m
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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
1,671 km1,038 miles
Journey time
3h 59mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hGainesville vs Des Moines
Currency in Gainesville
USD
Airports
DSM → GNV

Flights from Des Moines to Gainesville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Gainesville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta and Charlotte. 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 Gainesville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,671 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Gainesville?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Gainesville?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Gainesville: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Gainesville?
Gainesville is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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