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Flights from Des Moines to Little Rock

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Little Rock. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Dallas, about 5h 11m door to door (24 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 11m
DSMLITORD

Des Moines to Little Rock at a glance

Fastest journey5h 11mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Little Rock

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) LIT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Sun09:30 DSM10:45 ORD2h 30m connection13:15 ORD14:41 LITSkyWest + GoJet Airlines
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 11m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) LIT
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sun16:15 DSM18:02 DFW3h 13m connection21:15 DFW22:15 LITAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 00m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) LIT
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun09:30 DSM10:51 BNA11h 24m connection22:15 BNA23:09 LITAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 39m
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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
769 km478 miles
Journey time
5h 11mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneLittle Rock vs Des Moines
Currency in Little Rock
USD
Airports
DSM → LIT

Flights from Des Moines to Little Rock: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Little Rock?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Dallas 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 Little Rock?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 769 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Little Rock?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Little Rock?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Little Rock: Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT).

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