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Flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 3h 40m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 40m
DSMGRRORD

Des Moines to Grand Rapids at a glance

Fastest journey3h 40mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

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) GRR
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Tue08:00 DSM09:21 ORD1h 39m connection11:00 ORD12:40 GRRUnited Airlines
36 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 40m
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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
672 km417 miles
Journey time
3h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hGrand Rapids vs Des Moines
Currency in Grand Rapids
USD
Airports
DSM → GRR

Flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. 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 Grand Rapids?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 672 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Grand Rapids?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Grand Rapids?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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