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Flights from Des Moines to Honolulu
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Honolulu. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Phoenix, about 10h 29m door to door (41 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 27m
Des Moines to Honolulu at a glance
Fastest journey10h 27mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Phoenix
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Honolulu
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 Dallas (DFW) HNL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Qantas
Tue06:30 DSM08:17 DFW0h 58m connection09:15 DFW11:59 HNLAmerican Airlines
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) HNL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon05:30 DSM06:18 PHX1h 42m connection08:00 PHX11:34 HNLAmerican Airlines + Alaska Airlines
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) HNL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Sat15:00 DSM15:55 LAS2h 20m connection18:15 LAS21:24 HNLSouthwest Airlines + Alaska Airlines
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DSM Chicago (ORD) HNL
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Fri06:30 DSM07:51 ORD1h 54m connection09:45 ORD13:15 HNLUnited Airlines
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DSM Houston (IAH) HNL
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri06:15 DSM08:18 IAH2h 12m connection10:30 IAH13:20 HNLUnited Airlines
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DSM Denver (DEN) HNL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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
- 6,342 km3,938 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 27mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -4hHonolulu vs Des Moines
- Currency in Honolulu
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → HNL
Flights from Des Moines to Honolulu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Honolulu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Phoenix 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 Honolulu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,342 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Honolulu?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS) and Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Honolulu?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Honolulu: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Honolulu?
Honolulu is 4 hours behind Des Moines.
