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Flights from Des Moines to Jackson

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Jackson. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Houston, about 3h 49m door to door (35 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 49m
DSMJANATL

Des Moines to Jackson at a glance

Fastest journey3h 49mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Houston

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Jackson

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) JAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon19:00 DSM21:49 ATL0h 56m connection22:45 ATL22:49 JANDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 49m
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DSM Houston (IAH) JAN
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Sun15:00 DSM17:06 IAH3h 39m connection20:45 IAH21:43 JANMesa Airlines + CommutAir
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 43m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) JAN
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu09:30 DSM10:51 BNA6h 24m connection17:15 BNA18:11 JANAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 41m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) JAN
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat06:45 DSM08:32 DFW10h 58m connection19:30 DFW20:39 JANAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 54m
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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
1,077 km669 miles
Journey time
3h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneJackson vs Des Moines
Currency in Jackson
USD
Airports
DSM → JAN

Flights from Des Moines to Jackson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Jackson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Houston 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 Jackson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,077 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Jackson?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Houston (IAH), Nashville (BNA) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Jackson?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Jackson: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

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