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Flights from Des Moines to Key West

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Key West. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Tampa, about 4h 40m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 40m
DSMEYWATL

Des Moines to Key West at a glance

Fastest journey4h 40mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Tampa

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Key West

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) EYW
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Wed11:30 DSM14:19 ATL1h 11m connection15:30 ATL17:10 EYWDelta Air Lines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 40m
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DSM Tampa (PIE) EYW
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Fri19:45 DSM23:14 PIE8h 31m connection07:45 PIE08:43 EYWAllegiant Air
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 58m
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3
DSM Orlando (MCO) EYW
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 21m
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4
DSM Chicago (ORD) EYW
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 37m
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5
DSM Dallas (DFW) EYW
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) EYW
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 37m
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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
2,187 km1,358 miles
Journey time
4h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hKey West vs Des Moines
Currency in Key West
USD
Airports
DSM → EYW

Flights from Des Moines to Key West: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Key West?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Tampa and Orlando. 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 Key West?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,187 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Key West?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Tampa (PIE), Orlando (MCO) and Chicago (ORD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Key West?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Key West: Key West International Airport (EYW).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Key West?
Key West is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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