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Connecting route · United States → Peru

Flights from Des Moines to Lima

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Lima. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Houston, about 12h 30m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 27m
DSMLIMATL

Des Moines to Lima at a glance

Fastest journey10h 27mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Houston

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Lima

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DSM Atlanta (ATL) LIM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines Peru
Wed16:15 DSM19:04 ATL4h 11m connection23:15 ATL04:45 LIMDelta Air Lines + LATAM Airlines Peru
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 30m
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2
DSM Houston (IAH) LIM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 27m
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DSM Orlando (MCO) LIM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 27m
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DSM New York (EWR) LIM
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 52m
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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
6,201 km3,851 miles
Journey time
10h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hLima vs Des Moines
Currency in Lima
USD
Airports
DSM → LIM

Flights from Des Moines to Lima: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Lima?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Houston 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 Lima?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,201 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Lima?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Houston (IAH), Orlando (MCO) and New York (EWR). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Lima?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Lima: Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lima?
Lima is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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