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Flights from Des Moines to Memphis

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Memphis. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 4h 01m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 01m
DSMMEMORD

Des Moines to Memphis at a glance

Fastest journey4h 01mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Memphis

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

1
DSM Chicago (ORD) MEM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon19:00 DSM20:21 ORD1h 09m connection21:30 ORD23:01 MEMUnited Airlines
26 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 01m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) MEM
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun09:30 DSM10:51 BNA10h 09m connection21:00 BNA21:42 MEMAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 12m
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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
781 km485 miles
Journey time
4h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneMemphis vs Des Moines
Currency in Memphis
USD
Airports
DSM → MEM

Flights from Des Moines to Memphis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Memphis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago 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 Memphis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 781 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Memphis?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Memphis?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM).

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