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Flights from Des Moines to Manchester

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Manchester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Philadelphia, about 3h 45m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 45m
DSMMHTMDW

Des Moines to Manchester at a glance

Fastest journey3h 45mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Philadelphia

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Manchester

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 (MDW) MHT
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon05:45 DSM06:44 MDW1h 01m connection07:45 MDW10:30 MHTSouthwest Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 45m
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DSM Philadelphia (PHL) MHT
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Self-transfer likely ~6h 02m
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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
1,827 km1,135 miles
Journey time
3h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hManchester vs Des Moines
Currency in Manchester
USD
Airports
DSM → MHT

Flights from Des Moines to Manchester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Manchester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Philadelphia. 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 Manchester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,827 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Manchester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (MDW) and Philadelphia (PHL). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Manchester?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Manchester: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Manchester?
Manchester is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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