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Flights from Des Moines to Lafayette

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Lafayette. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Houston, about 6h 34m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 34m
DSMLFTIAH

Des Moines to Lafayette at a glance

Fastest journey6h 34mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Houston

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Lafayette

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) LFT
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air, SkyWest
Sun06:45 DSM08:32 DFW3h 43m connection12:15 DFW13:19 LFTAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 34m
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DSM Houston (IAH) LFT
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Mesa Airlines, CommutAir
Sun06:00 DSM08:03 IAH4h 12m connection12:15 IAH12:54 LFTUnited Airlines + CommutAir
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 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
1,272 km790 miles
Journey time
6h 34mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneLafayette vs Des Moines
Currency in Lafayette
USD
Airports
DSM → LFT

Flights from Des Moines to Lafayette: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Lafayette?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas and Houston. 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 Lafayette?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,272 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Lafayette?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Lafayette?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Lafayette: Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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