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Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 3h 20m door to door (39 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 20m
Des Moines to Indianapolis at a glance
Fastest journey3h 20mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis
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) IND
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon19:00 DSM20:21 ORD1h 09m connection21:30 ORD23:20 INDUnited Airlines
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DSM Nashville (BNA) IND
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon06:30 DSM07:51 BNA2h 54m connection10:45 BNA12:34 INDAllegiant Air + Southwest 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
- 661 km410 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 20mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hIndianapolis vs Des Moines
- Currency in Indianapolis
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → IND
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 661 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
